A black plume of smoke rises from a warehouse in the industrial area of Sharjah City following reports of Iranian strikes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP)Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE War Today News Highlights: Two drones fell in the vicinity of the Dubai International Airport (DXB), wounding two Ghanaian nationals, one Bangladeshi national and one Indian national.
Earlier in the day, several blasts were heard across Doha as Iran’s retaliatory strikes in the Gulf intensified, AFP reported, citing witnesses and correspondents. “The security threat level is high,” the interior ministry said, urging “everyone to adhere to staying at home, not going out, and staying away from windows and open areas to preserve public safety”.
UAE air defences, on Wednesday, said that they were responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, with the Ministry of Defence confirming that sounds heard across parts of the country are caused by interception operations. “UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones,” UAE Ministry of Defence said in a post on X.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts and destroys drones, missiles: Saudi Defence Ministry issued separate statements, announcing that it has downed 4 drones in the Eastern Province, 2 drones in the Empty Quarter on their way to Shaybah field, 2 drones in the Eastern Province, 3 drones in the Empty Quarter on their way to Shaybah field, 2 drones in the Empty Quarter on their way to Shaybah field, 2 drones in the Eastern Province, 5 drones east of Al Kharj Governorate, 2 drones in Hafr Al Batin, 6 ballistic missiles launched towards Prince Sultan airbase, 1 ballistic missile launched towards the Eastern Province, and 2 drones in the Empty Quarter on their way to Shaybah field.
UAE air defences intercept 8 ballistic missiles, 26 UAVs: UAE air defences on Tuesday detected 9 ballistic missiles, of which 8 were destroyed, while 1 missile fell into the sea. A total of 35 UAVs were also detected, with 26 intercepted, while 9 fell within the country’s territory. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, 262 ballistic missiles have been detected, out of which, 241 were destroyed, 19 fell into the sea, and 2 hit within the country. The Ministry of Defence stated that a total of 1,475 Iranian UAVs have also been detected, of which 1,385 were intercepted, while 90 fell within the country’s territory. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed.
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Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Dubai authorities confirmed that a drone fell on a building in the vicinity of Dubai Creek Harbour. The building was evacuated following the incident and Civil Defence teams contained the fire.
The Ministry of Defence in UAE said in a post on X, "UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones."
Oman Ministry said there has no disruption of oil and supply levels remain normal in the country amid the Middle East crisis, Khaleej Times reported.
Iran said the world should be prepared for oil to hit $200 a barrel as its forces attacked merchant ships on Wednesday in the blockaded Gulf.
Iran also fired at Israel and targets across the Middle East on Wednesday, demonstrating it can still fight back despite what the Pentagon has described as the most intense U.S.-Israeli strikes yet.
Oil prices that shot up earlier this week have eased and stock markets have rebounded, with investors betting for now that U.S. President Donald Trump will find a quick way to end the war he began alongside Israel nearly two weeks ago.
Reuters
The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East, reported news agency AP.
The Paris-based organisation said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its members’ emergency reserves. It’s a larger stock than the 182.7 million barrels that were released in 2022 by the IEA’s 32 member countries in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
As tensions escalated, US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end “soon”, claiming there is “practically nothing left to target”.
Speaking to US news outlet Axios, Trump said the war is “going great”, and US forces have inflicted more damage than expected. “We are way ahead of the timetable. We have done more damage than we thought possible, even in the original six-week period,” he said.
The Ministry of Defense of Qatar said armed forces intercepted missile attack, while Oman said its on "high alert" following strikes against fuel tanks at Salalah Port. Interception is ongoing in Oman.
Dubai confirms sounds heard across city are due to interception by air defences, Khaleej Times report.
The U.S. may have pulled the trigger on the Iran war, but it is the oil-producing Gulf that will pay the price, Gulf sources and analysts say, signalling unease in ties between a region under Iranian attack and the superpower it relies on for protection.
Behind the scenes, resentment is mounting in Gulf Arab capitals at being drawn into a war they neither initiated nor endorsed but are now paying for economically and militarily, with airports, hotels, ports and military and oil installations hit by Iranian strikes, said three regional sources, who declined to be identified as they were not authorised to speak publicly.
"It is not our war. We did not want this conflict, yet we are paying the price in our security and our economy," Ebtesam Al-Ketbi, President of the Emirates Policy Center, told Reuters.
Reuters
The election of 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader by the 88-member Assembly of Experts represents the first major blow to the American and Israeli objective of regime change. The move has effectively dashed the hopes of US President Donald Trump, who, since the onset of hostilities, has repeatedly expressed a desire to influence the selection of a successor to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed this appointment, the Israeli military has already signalled its intent to target the newly elevated leader.
More than the kinetic war itself, the assassination of the elder Ayatollah Khamenei appears to have galvanised the Iranian regime and its populace’s resolve against the American and Israeli war machine. This phenomenon recalls the observations of McGeorge Bundy, National Security Advisor to former US president Lyndon B Johnson, who noted that the most surprising element of the Vietnam War was the “endurance of the enemy”. The elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei is a potent symbol of that endurance – a factor that the American and Israeli leadership seemingly failed to weigh before committing to war. Read more
Loud bang heard in Dubai, said Reuters witness.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Emirates Health Services have set up mental health support for UAE residents across the UAE.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: A tanker was hit near the Strait of Hormuz, making it the third vessel to be hit by a projectile in the area, according to CNN.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Two drones fell in the vicinity of the Dubai International Airport (DXB), wounding two Ghanaian nationals, one Bangladeshi national and one Indian national. "Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) a short while ago, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Air traffic is operating as normal," the Dubai Media Office said in a post on X.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsAuthorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) a short while ago, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Air traffic is operating as normal.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 11, 2026
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown missile, setting it ablaze, UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
“The vessel has requested assistance and its crew is evacuating,” the maritime authority said, according to CNN.
“Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity,” said the UKMTO statement.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is "safe and sound" despite sustaining injuries, news agency AFP reported, citing the president's son.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire onboard, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations.
"It has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz, which has resulted in a fire onboard," the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Qatar's Ministry of Defence announced that its armed forces intercepted missile attack that was targeting the country.
"The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar," the ministry said in a post on X.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsتعلن وزارة الدفاع القطرية عن تصدي القوات المسلحة لهجمة صاروخية استهدفت دولة قطر.
— وزارة الدفاع - دولة قطر (@MOD_Qatar) March 11, 2026
The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar. pic.twitter.com/KbPSSTSS3o
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Qatar Airways said that it will operate 29 flights to and from Doha.
Qatar Airways Operates Limited Flight Schedule to and from Doha
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 10, 2026
With Qatar Airways flights still temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, we are doing everything possible to support affected passengers and help reunite them with family and loved ones. We… pic.twitter.com/a8zuKMzJw0
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Several blasts were heard across Doha on Wednesday as Iran’s retaliatory strikes in the Gulf entered their 12th day, AFP reported, citing witnesses and correspondents.
"The security threat level is high," the interior ministry said, urging "everyone to adhere to staying at home, not going out, and staying away from windows and open areas to preserve public safety".
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Qatar's Ministry of Interior said that the security threat level in the country is high and urged everyone to stay at safe places, according to Khaleej Times.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Dubai's Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar has announced temporary revised timings as precautionary measures.
The Gurudwara will remain open from 6 am to 7:30 pm.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: The US Central Command said that the forces eliminated "multiple Iranian naval vessels, March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz."
U.S. forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/371unKYiJs
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 10, 2026
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Iran's Revolutionary Guards said that at least two missiles targeted a US base in Kuwait, according to Iranian news agencies Fars and Mehr.
"The American base in Arifjan was... hit by firing 2 missiles by the IRGC Ground Force missile unit," the Guards said, Fars and Mehr reported, referring to Camp Arifjan located south of Kuwait City.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: A container vessel has sustained damage off the north coast of the United Arab Emirates, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The UKMTO said that the incident was caused by a “suspected but unknown projectile” and the extent of the damage is “under investigation by the crew.”
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Saudi Defence Ministry issued separate statements, announcing that it has downed 4 drones in the Eastern Province, 2 drones in the Empty Quarter on their way to Shaybah field, 2 drones in the Eastern Province, 3 drones in the Empty Quarter on their way to Shaybah field, 2 drones in the Empty Quarter on their way to Shaybah field, 2 drones in the Eastern Province, 5 drones east of Al Kharj Governorate, 2 drones in Hafr Al Batin, 6 ballistic missiles launched towards Prince Sultan airbase, 1 ballistic missile launched towards the Eastern Province, and 2 drones in the Empty Quarter on their way to Shaybah field.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsالمتحدث الرسمي لـ #_: اعتراض وتدمير مسيّرتين في الربع الخالي متجهة إلى حقل شيبة. pic.twitter.com/7YlfD8L1N6
— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 11, 2026
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said that sirens in Bahrain were activated , as the authorities urged citizens to head to the nearest safe place.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Kuwait's National Guard spokesman Gadaan Fadel Gadaan said early on Wednesday that it downed 8 drones in the sites secured by the force.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: UAE said that the country’s air defence systems responding to incoming missile and drone threats.
"UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones," the ministry stated on X.
تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من إيران وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الأصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة اعتراض كل من منظومات الدفاع الجوي للصواريخ البالستية، والمقاتلات للطائرات المسيرة والجوالة.
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 11, 2026
UAE air defences are… pic.twitter.com/PpGPbyHUIm
Commercial flights in parts of the Middle East have been grounded due to the escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, stranding foreign nationals and prompting governments to plan repatriations.
Below is what governments have said about repatriation plans:
AUSTRIA
Austria's foreign ministry said it had helped 117 vulnerable citizens leave the UAE and Israel via neighbouring states and had planned a first charter flight from Muscat on March 4 for 170 people, while warning that land departures would be undertaken at travellers' own risk.
BULGARIA
Three flights by GullivAir, Bulgaria Air and the State Aviation Operator planned to return Bulgarian citizens from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman on March 4 and March 5, including a 326-seat GullivAir flight from Dubai, a Bulgaria Air Boeing 737 rotation via Oman, and a 90-seat government aircraft from Abu Dhabi.
CZECH REPUBLIC
The Czech government has arranged 10 repatriation flights to return more than 1,500 stranded citizens, the Foreign Ministry said on March 9.
ESTONIA
Estonia's foreign ministry on March 4 said it had organised a 180-seat flight from Muscat the following day, available to its citizens in Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
EUROPEAN UNION
The European Commission has said it is coordinating repatriation flights under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism as more member states request help.
The EU has supported so far more than 42 flights, bringing over 4,100 Europeans safely back to Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Sweden, a statement from the European Commission said on March 9.
FINLAND
Finland planned a single repatriation flight with about 160 seats on March 8 for the roughly 3,000 Finnish citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates, the foreign ministry said.
Finnair said on March 6 that it was preparing to operate flights from Muscat, Oman to Helsinki to bring home customers who have been stranded in Dubai. The first flight is scheduled for March 10, with more flights planned later in the week.
FRANCE
The French foreign minister said several repatriation flights for French nationals, around 400,000 of whom are in the region, were planned from March 4.
France said it had deployed consular teams at Israel's borders with Egypt and Jordan to facilitate land exits so people can fly onward, and has put in place a similar mechanism in the UAE at borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, where airspace has remained open.
GERMANY
Two flights with about 250 people were scheduled for March 5 and March 6 from the Gulf, after the first landed March 5 in Frankfurt, said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.
GREECE
Greek foreign ministry said it has repatriated hundreds of citizens from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jerusalem, Oman and the UAE during last week.
HUNGARY
87 people were repatriated on March 4 from Amman, Jordan, with another flight carrying 88 people planned for March 5, Hungary's foreign ministry said in a statement.
Another flight was scheduled for March 6 from Sharm-el Sheikh, Egypt. Hungary rented a Flydubai plane for March 5 and March 6 to repatriate Hungarians from Dubai. Hungary had two flights each on March 7 and March 8 leaving from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
ITALY
Italy's foreign ministry said about 25,000 Italians have returned from the Middle East on commercial flights facilitated by the ministry.
It has expanded consular staffing in Oman and the UAE and is coordinating returns across multiple countries, with large groups moving from the UAE and others travelling by land through Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Italians in Oman, Israel, the Maldives and Thailand are also getting help.
NETHERLANDS
The Dutch government on Friday said it was preparing to use its military to repatriate its citizens from countries they cannot leave on their own. No details on specific countries and timing were given.
POLAND
The first group of Polish citizens evacuated by military airlift from the Middle East arrived in Poland on March 6, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said.
PORTUGAL
A charter TAP flight carrying 139 Portuguese citizens and eight foreigners landed in Lisbon on March 6, with Portugal's foreign ministry planning further repatriations.
ROMANIA
Romania's foreign ministry said on March 4 airline FlyDubai has scheduled two flights to Bucharest on March 4 and March 5. It had received more than 3,000 repatriation requests and had around 16,000 nationals registered in the region.
SERBIA
An Air Serbia flight from Sharm el-Sheikh landed in Belgrade early on March 4, carrying 67 passengers, all evacuated from Israel.
SINGAPORE
The government will deploy an air force A330 multi-role aircraft to support the assisted departure of Singaporeans from Riyadh on March 10, with a second flight from Saudi Arabia planned for March 12, the foreign affairs ministry said on Facebook.
SLOVAKIA
Slovakia's government has carried out 15 repatriation flights since evacuations started, transporting 641 people, most of whom were Slovak nationals, the Foreign Ministry said on March 9. It is planning more flights.
SLOVENIA
Slovenia organised four buses on March 3, escorted by police, to take Slovenian citizens and families with children from Dubai to Muscat airport in Oman, the prime minister's office said in a statement.
The first flight for Slovenia was organised on March 3, with two more flights scheduled for March 4.
SPAIN
Spain has begun evacuating its citizens from the Middle East on March 3, with more than 175 Spaniards arriving on a flight from Abu Dhabi and further flights expected from the UAE via Istanbul, according to Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares.
Spain was also reinforcing its embassies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain to provide support and facilitate further repatriations, Albares said.
SWEDEN
Sweden chartered a plane to repatriate on Saturday 180 stranded Swedes identified as vulnerable.
THAILAND
Thailand plans to evacuate its nationals from Iran by land to Turkey on March 7 and March 10, while others stranded in Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE and Jordan are returning or will return once airspace reopens.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The UAE civil aviation authority plans to begin operating "special flights" across the country's airports to help some of the tens of thousands of passengers stranded in the region leave, state news agency WAM reported.
UNITED KINGDOM
British chartered flights left Oman on March 5 after technical delays on March 4, prioritising vulnerable UK nationals wanting to leave the region, the British Foreign Office said, after some 130,000 citizens registered their presence in the region.
Reuters
The death toll in UAE amid Iranian attacks soared to 6, including Emirati, Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi nationalities.
Those injured included 122: Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepalese, Nigerian, Omani, Jordanian, and Palestinian nationalities.
Khaleej Times reports
Oil prices plummeted 7% on Tuesday after soaring to a more than three-year high in the previous session as U.S. President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing concerns about prolonged disruptions to oil supplies.
Brent futures were down $7.15, or 7.2%, at $91.81 a barrel by 1307 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down $6.26, or 6.6%, at $88.51 a barrel. Both contracts fell as much as 11% earlier in the day.
Trading volumes in Brent dropped to about 328,000 contracts, the lowest amount since February 27, just before the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Volumes in WTI fell to 296,000 contracts, the lowest since February 23.
Reuters
Abu Dhabi state oil giant ADNOC has shut its Ruwais refinery, a source said on Tuesday, after a fire broke out at a facility within the complex following a drone strike, the latest disruption to energy infrastructure due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Abu Dhabi authorities were responding to a fire at the facility following a drone attack, the emirate's government media office said on Tuesday, adding there were no injuries. They did not identify the facility.
The complex is the site of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) facilities that can refine up to 922,000 barrels of oil per day and serves as the central hub for the emirate's downstream operations, including significant chemical, fertilizer, and industrial gas plants.
The refinery has been shut as a precautionary measure, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, adding all other operations at the complex were continuing normally.
ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi Media Office and the UAE foreign ministry did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment.
Reuters
Following a drone attack, fire broke out in Abu Dhabi's Industrial Complex and no casualties were recorded, the emirate's media office was quoted as saying by Khaleej Times.
After detecting a possible missile threat, the UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disaster have asked all residents to remain in a safe location and follow channels for warnings and updates.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has announced a complete ban of all kinds of drone operations and light sports aircraft across the country. This comes after the escalating unrest in the region due to the US-Israel and Iran conflict.
The authority warned all against any violations and the legal consequences that will follow.
Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport issued an advisory to all its westbound international passengers of possible flight delays and changes due to the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
Passengers are advised to stay updated with their respective airlines. All other flights are said to be operating as per the schedule.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iraqi airspace should not be used for attacks in the war with Iran.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand said that they would hike fares of international routes amid hike in jet fuel costs due to the ongoing war.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that bringing down the regime in Iran was in the hands of the Iranian people. “Our aspiration is to bring the Iranian people to throw off the yoke of tyranny,” said Netanyahu during his visit to the National Health Emergency Operations Center, according to The Times of Israel. “Ultimately it depends on them. But there is no doubt that through the actions taken so far we are breaking their bones — and our arm is still outstretched.”
“If we succeed together with the Iranian people, we will bring about a permanent end — if such things exist in the life of nations — and we will bring about change,” says Netanyahu.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department (PMD) released a warning stating that the US-Israeli strikes in neighbouring Iran could deteriorate air quality in the country. “Due to [the] recent situation in Iran, the winds may carry pollutants and deteriorate air quality in the western parts of the country,” the PMD said.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said that they have targeted a US base in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.
“The headquarters of the invading US army in Al-Harir Air Base in the Kurdistan region was targeted with five missiles,” the IRGC says in a statement on its Telegram channel, according to The Khaleej Times.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Bahrain authorities sounded sirens and urged citizens and residents to remain calm and move to the nearest safe place amid the security situation.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that his country is prepared to continue the attacks "for as long as" necessary.
“The firing continues, and we are well prepared to continue attacking them with our missiles as long as needed, and as long as it takes,” Araghchi told US broadcaster PBS News.
“We have a very bitter experience of talking with Americans,” he said, highlighting that the talks are not “on our agenda anymore".
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: The United Kingdom condoled the death of two UAE armed personnel who lost their lives after their aircraft went down due to a technical malfunction while performing national duty on March 9.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Indian carriers, Akasa Air and SpiceJet announced that they will operate additional flights linking India and the Gulf region. According to a statement issued by SpiceJet, it will operate multiple special flights from Dubai to India "to support passenger travel and ensure smoother connectivity."
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: UK warplanes begin "defensive air sorties" backing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid the ongoing war, the UK defence ministry said.
"The UK is now conducting defensive air sorties in support of the UAE," Defence Minister John Healey said.
"The UK is now conducting defensive air sorties in support of the UAE," Healey told MPs in a statement.
"Typhoons successfully took out two drones, one over Jordan, the second heading to Bahrain."
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement condemning the attack on Consulate General of the UAE in Iraqi Kurdistan.
It stressed that the attacks on diplomatic buildings clearly contradicts relevant international norms and laws, including the Fourth Geneva Convention (1949).
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: UAE air defences are responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, with the Ministry of Defence confirming that sounds heard across parts of the country are caused by interception operations. "UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones," UAE Ministry of Defence said in a post on X.
تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع تهديدات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من إيران
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 10, 2026
وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الأصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة اعتراض كل من منظومات الدفاع الجوي للصواريخ البالستية، والمقاتلات للطائرات المسيرة والجوالة.
UAE air defences are… pic.twitter.com/Gp63RetiWm
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Saudi air defences are deployed in Makkah, around Al Masjid Al Haram, to ensure the safety of Umrah pilgrims.
Air Defense Forces – an ever-watchful eye, dedicated to ensuring the safety of the Guests of the Most Merciful. pic.twitter.com/zvOfqc1vg1
— Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) March 9, 2026
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump said that global supplies would be “dramatically more secure without threats from Iran", including ships, drones, missiles and nuclear capabilities.
"In the long run, oil supplies will be dramatically more secure without the threat of Iranian ships, drones, missiles, nuclear menace, or anything." - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/YJTWElixm0
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 9, 2026
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates:
"We'll not relent until the enemy is totally and decisively defeated." - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Npu6o7u8gn
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 9, 2026
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: The spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), on Tuesday (Mar 10), said that Iran’s military is “awaiting the US naval fleet in the Strait of Hormuz” and the end of the war “is in Iran’s hands.”
“The armed forces of the Republic of Iran are awaiting the US naval fleet in the Strait of Hormuz region and are waiting for the aircraft carrier Gerald Ford,” Maj. Gen. Ali Mohammad Naeini said.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he cannot stop the US redeploying some weapons based in his country to the war on Iran, as reports emerge of US Patriot missile systems being sent to the Middle East. “It appears that there is controversy recently over US Forces in Korea shipping some weapons, such as artillery batteries and air-defence weapons, out of the country,” Lee said in a cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Lee said his government had expressed opposition to the US move, but it was not in a position to make demands on Washington, according to the country’s Yonhap News Agency.
The president added that the removal of some US weapons “does not hinder deterrence strategy towards North Korea” – one of the primary reasons for the large US presence on the Korean Peninsula.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: The US State Department, led by President Trump and Secretary Rubio, has successfully evacuated over 36,000 American citizens from the Middle East since February 28. This effort includes completing over two dozen charter flights, with many more Americans departing on commercial flights. The Department’s 24/7 Task Force has directly assisted over 23,000 Americans abroad, providing security guidance and travel assistance.
Over 36,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East since February 28.
— Dylan Johnson (@ASDylanJohnson) March 9, 2026
Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s leadership, the Department of State has completed over two dozen charter flights and has safely evacuated thousands of…
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran with unprecedented force if it blocks the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
“If Iran does anything that stops the flow of oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
“Additionally, we will take out easily destroyable targets that will make it virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back, as a nation, again — death, fire and fury will reign upon them,” he said.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (Ncema) has announced changes to the National Early Warning System sound alerts. The system will remain fully operational to ensure public security alerts. From 9am to 10:30pm, a loud tone will indicate an alert, followed by a standard text message tone for the end of the alert. Between 10:30pm and 9am, a standard message tone will be used for both alert and all-clear notifications.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Global oil prices fell in early Tuesday morning trading in Asia. Brent was down by about 8.5% at $92.50 (£68.85) a barrel. US-traded oil also fell around 9%, to $88.60 a barrel. The prices are still about 30% higher than they were at the start of the conflict. The drop follows US President Donald Trump’s remarks on Monday that the war will be over “very soon”. Asian markets appear to have been given a boost by the dip in oil prices in early trade. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index was up by 2.8% and South Korea’s Kospi exchange rose by more than 5%. Indexes in Asia were dealt a heavy blow by the surge oil prices as many countries in the region are big customers of the Gulf states.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Iran attack in Bahrain killed a 29-year-old woman and injured eight others after a strike hit a residential building in the capital Manama.
The siren has been sounded .Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place
— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) March 10, 2026
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