Dubai Abu Dhabi War highlights: UAE intercepts 10 missiles, 26 drones in a day; fresh blasts heard in Iran

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Amid renewed oil concerns as crude prices soared again on Thursday, Iran has issued a warning, asking the world to be ready for oil at $200 a barrel. Oil prices, which shot up earlier in the week to nearly $120 a barrel before retreating, jumped almost 10% back above $100 a barrel in Asian trade on Thursday

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Two Indian ships have begun safely transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, a passage witnessing attacks on vessels as the Iran-US war escalates, sources said on Thursday. The Indian ships were allowed passage through the strait even as most vessels remain stranded over fears being caught in the crossfire. Read full story here.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Three crew members are feared trapped onboard a Thai ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had struck the Thai-registered Mayuree Naree, as well as a Liberia-flagged vessel, in the strait because the ships had ignored “warnings”, reported AFP.

UAE, Saudi, Oman war news LIVE: The US embassy in Muscat, Oman, has lifted its "shelter in place" guidance for the entire country, the State Department said.

UAE, Saudi, Oman war news LIVE: In an attempt to boost fuel supply amid Iran's attacks in the Middle East and energy concerns worldwide, Australia has decided to adjust fuel quality standards to allow higher sulfur levels for around two months.

The move comes amid a spike in petrol prices in the country, heavily reliant on imports for its oil supply. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said one of the country's top refiners, Ampol, has agreed to redirect supply to regions experiencing shortages and the wholesale market, reported AFP.

UAE, Saudi, Oman war news LIVE: Two fuel tankers in Iraq were reportedly attacked by Iran, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member on Wednesday (local time). Following the attack on vessels, oil terminals in Iraq have suspended operations. Farhan al-Fartousi, the director-general of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, made the announcement in a statement carried by the state-run Iraqi News Agency, reported AP.

UAE, Saudi, Oman war news LIVE: A small fire reportedly took place aboard a container ship off Jebel Ali after it was struck by an unknown projectile on Thursday. “Full damage assessment impaired by darkness. All crew are reported as safe,” the UKTMO said in an alert, urging vessels to transit with caution.

UAE, Saudi, Oman war news LIVE: An unidentified projectile struck a container ship, causing a small fire, 35 nautical miles north of Jebel Ali in the UAE, Reuters reported, citing the UK Maritime Trade Operations.

"All crew are reported safe," the agency said in an advisory. "No environmental impact has been reported at this time."

UAE, Saudi, Oman war news LIVE: According to a Bloomberg report, Oman authorities have evacuated vessels from its key oil export terminal at Mina Al Fahal as a precautionary measure. Mina Al Fahal, which sits outside the Strait of Hormuz, is one of the few remaining ports from which Middle Eastern crude can be shipped to global markets.

UAE, Saudi, Oman war news LIVE: An Iranian attack sparked a major fire on Bahrain’s Muharraq Island, home to the island kingdom’s international airport, news agency AP reported. Following this, authorities asked people stay indoors and close windows to avoid smoke.

UAE, Saudi, Oman war news LIVE: The price of one Brent crude oil jumped over $100 on Thursday as continued targeting of oil sites in the Middle East by Iran further sparked energy supply concerns. Oil prices shot more than 9% higher as supply concerns worsened with Iranian attacks on commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz, reported news agency AP.

UAE, Saudi, Oman war news LIVE: The Saudi defence ministry said it intercepted and destroyed a drone headed toward the Shaybah oil field, reported AFP. The news agency also said that the country downed drones headed towards its embassy district.

UAE, Saudi, Oman war news LIVE: Oman has evacuated vessels from a primary oil export terminal in Mina al Fahal as a “precautionary” measure, Bloomberg reported. The development came after videos surfaced online, showing a big fire at the Oman port. Drones reportedly targeted the fuel storage tanks there as Iran tried to escalate pressure on Middle East's energy.

UAE war news LIVE: The Salalah Port in Oman was reportedly targeted as drones struck its oil storage facilities. Videos shared by Al Jazeera showed a massive fire at the port.

UAE war news LIVE: After Iran warned it would target 'economic and banking centres' linked to the United States and Israel across West Asia, financial service group Citi and two other companies in Dubai's financial centre has asked employees to evacuate their offices. Citi employees were asked to move out of offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and in Oud Metha, reported AFP.

UAE war news LIVE: Authorities in Dubai said they put out a fire after an Iranian drone reportedly attacked a building near the Dubai Creek Harbour on Thursday. “Authorities have fully brought the fire under control, and all residents are safe. No injuries have been reported,” the Dubai Media Office said.

UAE war news LIVE: Amid global concerns on oil prices and energy crunch due to the war between Iran and the US, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior on Wednesday said that Iranian-linked attacks targeted fuel tanks at a facility in Muharraq Governorate, northeast of the country’s capital, Manama. “Authorities are taking the required procedures,” the ministry said, reported AP.

UAE war news LIVE: After Iran's threats to financial institutions, CitiBank has reportedly closed its branch in the UAE. CitiBank said it made the decision “given the evolving situation within the country,” reported news agency AP.

UAE war news LIVE: The UN Security Council reportedly voted to approve a resolution demanding a halt to Iran’s “egregious attacks” on its Gulf neighbours. “The international community is resolute in rejecting these Iranian attacks against sovereign countries that are threatening the stability of the peoples, especially in a region of strategic importance to global economy, energy, security and security of global trade,” said Bahrain’s UN ambassador, Jamal Alrowaiei, was quoted as saying by AP.

UAE war news LIVE: An Iranian drone struck a building in Dubai, news agency AFP reported on Thursday, citing the Iranian state media. The Dubai Media Office also said that authorities were responding to “an incident involving a drone that fell on a building in the vicinity of Dubai Creek Harbour.”