PM Modi speaks to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Discusses west Asia war, safe navigation through Hormuz
The UAE Ministry of Defense: UAE air defenses are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks coming from Iran.
1 week agoToday, March 17, 2026, UAE Air Defenses engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 45 UAVs fired by Iran at our civilians and civilian infrastructure
Bloomberg: UAE's main port of Fujairah suspends oil loading operations
Bloomberg, citing a source: A Kuwaiti-flagged liquefied gas tanker sustained damage after being struck by drone debris near Fujairah, UAE.
Abu Dhabi Media Office: Drone attack causes fire at Shah gas field
Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in the death of a Pakistani national.The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discusses by phone with a number of foreign ministers from brotherly and friendly countries the repercussions of the Iranian missile attacks on the UAE and countries in the region
Abu Dhabi authorities say they have contained the fire that broke out at Shah gas field, caused by an Iranian drone attack. Operations at the facility have been suspended while damage is being assessed. No injuries were reported.
.@POTUS just now: Iran hit UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait. "Nobody expected that."
The White House: The Iranian regime poses a threat not only to the United States but also to the Gulf states.
UAE Ministry of Defense: Air defenses dealt with 6 ballistic missiles and 21 drones today
1 week agoRussian Foreign Minister: Iran is acting in self-defense and is targeting the military facilities of the country that attacked it.
Emirates Airlines: All flights to and from Dubai temporarily suspended
Fujairah Government Media Office: A large fire broke out in the Fujairah Petroleum Industries area, caused by a drone strike, with no injuries reported.
Civil defense teams have brought a fire under control near Dubai International Airport, with no injuries reported.
Abu Dhabi Media Office: One person killed after a missile struck a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahia area
Abu Dhabi Media Office: “Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving a missile falling on a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahyah area, resulting in one casualty of Palestinian nationality. The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.”
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the latest regional developments in a phone call on Monday and said Iranian attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council states represented a dangerous escalation, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two officials said the attacks threatened the security and stability of the region and stressed that regional countries would continue efforts to defend their territories and mobilize all available capabilities to support security and preserve stability
Dubai International Airport gradually resumes flights; Emirates expects to operate limited Dubai flights today.
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announces the gradual resumption of some flights to and from Dubai International Airport to selected destinations, following the temporary suspension implemented as a precautionary measure
1 week agoDubai International Airport has temporarily suspended operations, as authorities urged passengers to avoid the airport until further notice.
Fuel depot near Dubai International Airport is still burning after last night’s drone attack
Over the weekend, the Aframax Lorax became the first vessel carrying non-Iranian crude to navigate through Hormuz with its AIS fully broadcasting its location. The vessel was carrying Abu Dhabi’s Das crude- @Kpler
UAE air defenses intercept 4 ballistic missiles and 6 drones
UAE Ministry of Defense: Air defenses are dealing with Iranian ballistic and cruise missiles and drones
British Defence: Typhoon and F-35 fighter jets conducted night sorties in the region. The sorties included Qatar, Cyprus, the UAE, Jordan, and Bahrain. We conducted these sorties in defense of our country's interests and those of our allies in the region
1 week agoUAE Ministry of Defense: Air defenses intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 6 drones coming from Iran
UAE Defense Ministry: Iranian attacks have killed 6 people and injured 142 since they began
Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi claims Israel may be behind attacks on civilian sites in Arab countries to damage relations with Tehran, in an interview with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. In a separate quote by Fars News, he alleges the U.S. created a drone similar to Iran’s and is using it to strike targets in Arab states
