Fresh reports have sparked major controversy after claims emerged that the United Arab Emirates secretly carried out strikes inside Iran during the recent US-Israel conflict with Tehran. According to reports, one alleged strike targeted a refinery on Iran’s strategically important Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf. While Abu Dhabi has not officially confirmed the claims, the reports have intensified speculation over Gulf nations quietly entering the regional conflict amid growing tensions across West Asia.


Report Says UAE Hit Refinery on Iran's Lavan Island, Iran Had Called Strikes an 'Enemy Attack'

Fresh reports have sparked major controversy after claims emerged that the United Arab Emirates secretly carried out strikes inside Iran during the recent US-Israel conflict with Tehran. According to reports, one alleged strike targeted a refinery on Iran’s strategically important Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf. While Abu Dhabi has not officially confirmed the claims, the reports have intensified speculation over Gulf nations quietly entering the regional conflict amid growing tensions across West Asia.

UAE Strikes Iran: Report Claims UAE Secretly Struck Iran During US-Israel War Escalation |

UAE’s Ministry of Education announced that in-person learning for all schools and nurseries across the country will begin from Monday (May 11). This is applicable to all students, teachers and administrative staff in both public and private institutions. The decision comes after continuous monitoring of developments and coordination with the relevant authorities to ensure that the educational process and academic assessments are not disrupted. The in-person education will also resume in all universities and higher education institutes across the Gulf nation.The ministry said that all educational institutions would continue to implement approved safety and security protocols and procedures, Gulf News reported. Authorities said the institutions will also remain prepared to activate alternative learning models if necessary, depending on the ongoing developments and continuous assessments. The ministry added that they will continue to coordinate with educational institutions across the country to ensure a smooth return to classroom learning.The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has also announced that all public and private universities and higher education institutions across the UAE will begin in-person learning from Monday. The decision is applicable to students, academic staff and administrative employees. The officials said that they are in coordination with the higher education institutions to ensure a smooth return to on-campus learning.The UAE announced shifting to remote learning mode from May 5 to 8 as a precautionary measure amid heightened tensions and emergency alerts from drone interceptions by UAE air defence systems.Earlier, when the war broke out in the region, the authorities had announced shifting classes to online mode following Iranian attacks on the country.

The UAE will resume in-person classes in schools, nurseries and universities from May 11 after days of remote learning imposed amid regional tensions and drone interception alerts.

UAE’s Ministry of Education announced that in-person learning for all schools and nurseries across the country will begin from Monday (May 11). This is applicable to all students, teachers and administrative staff in both public and private institutions. The decision comes after continuous monitoring of developments and coordination with the relevant authorities to ensure that the educational process and academic assessments are not disrupted. The in-person education will also resume in all universities and higher education institutes across the Gulf nation. The ministry said that all educational institutions would continue to implement approved safety and security protocols and procedures, Gulf News reported. Authorities said the institutions will also remain prepared to activate alternative learning models if necessary, depending on the ongoing developments and continuous assessments. The ministry added that they will continue to coordinate with educational institutions across the country to ensure a smooth return to classroom learning. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has also announced that all public and private universities and higher education institutions across the UAE will begin in-person learning from Monday. The decision is applicable to students, academic staff and administrative employees. The officials said that they are in coordination with the higher education institutions to ensure a smooth return to on-campus learning. The UAE announced shifting to remote learning mode from May 5 to 8 as a precautionary measure amid heightened tensions and emergency alerts from drone interceptions by UAE air defence systems. Earlier, when the war broke out in the region, the authorities had announced shifting classes to online mode following Iranian attacks on the country.

The UAE will resume in-person classes in schools, nurseries and universities from May 11 after days of remote learning imposed amid regional tensions and drone interception alerts.

UAE announces schools and universities to resume in-person classes from tomorrow

Fresh drone attacks have been reported across the Gulf, targeting ships near Qatar and entering airspace in the UAE and Kuwait. A cargo vessel near Doha sustained a fire after a drone strike, with authorities investigating potential ties to ongoing regional tensions. 


UAE, Kuwait & Qatar Face Fresh Drone Attacks

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that its air defence systems are actively intercepting incoming missile and drone attacks reportedly originating from Iran. The Ministry of Defence stated that the sounds heard across the country are the result of ongoing interception operations against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and UAVs.

Iran War: UAE Says Dealing With Incoming Missiles & Drones

Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after the UAE reported a barrage of missiles and drones targeting key infrastructure, including Fujairah. Authorities say the projectiles originated from Iran, marking a dangerous escalation in regional conflict.

Reports indicate multiple ballistic and cruise missiles, along with drones, were used in the attack, impacting oil facilities and maritime zones. The incident has raised global concerns over energy security, shipping routes, and the fragile ceasefire in the region.

Iran Hits Fujairah Amid Tensions In Hormuz: Day 2 Of Strikes On UAE

UAE Attacks Iran: UAE Intercepts Iranian Missiles And Drones For The Second Day

A pro-Iran group calling itself Handala has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting systems at Fujairah Port, along with alleged coordinated missile strikes in the region. The group also hinted at links to precision targeting capabilities, raising concerns over possible IRGC involvement. While these claims are yet to be independently verified, the development has heightened tensions and sparked fresh fears over cyber warfare and regional security in the Gulf.


Pro-Iran Handala Group Claims Coordinated Cyber and Missile Strikes in UAE

The US and Iran have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions sharply escalate. The UAE has reported incoming missile and drone attacks, with air defences intercepting several threats amid fears of a wider regional conflict.


US-Iran Exchange Strikes: UAE Intercepts Dozens Of Missiles As Tensions Rise 

Supply disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran conflict have left Riyadh’s only licensed alcohol store running nearly empty. The shop, which caters mainly to diplomats and select foreign residents, is facing delays in shipments from neighboring countries like Bahrain and the UAE. Visitors report bare shelves, long queues, and rising frustration as the shortages worsen.

Iran War Disruptions Leave Riyadh's Only Alcohol Store Empty

Before the Iran war in late February, global oil markets feared a supply glut, with brent trading under 70 dollars a barrel as American production outpaced demand. This expected surplus was driven by increased production and OPEC quota adjustments. However, immediate threats to the strait of Hormuz have caused prices to spike over 70 percent to above 125 dollars a barrel now.


UAE OPEC Exit: Crude Projected To Remain Above $100 This Year

United Arab Emirates is set to leave both OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1, marking a major shift in global energy politics. The move could reshape oil production strategies, influence crude prices, and alter alliances within the world’s biggest oil-producing bloc. Analysts say the decision reflects the UAE’s growing focus on independent energy policies and long-term economic diversification.

UAE Announces Exit From OPEC & OPEC+ To Pursue National Interests First 

United Arab Emirates is set to leave both OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1, marking a major shift in global energy politics. The move could reshape oil production strategies, influence crude prices, and alter alliances within the world’s biggest oil-producing bloc. Analysts say the decision reflects the UAE’s growing focus on independent energy policies and long-term economic diversification.


UAE Announces Exit From OPEC & OPEC+ To Pursue National Interests First

UAE Pivots From OPEC to Pursue National Interests First

The conflict in Sudan is now exposing deeper fault lines in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia and the UAE appear to be backing opposing sides, raising fresh questions over their strategic rivalry. Reports suggest Pakistan has paused a key arms deal with Sudan, adding another layer to the crisis. With Riyadh reassessing its role in regional proxy wars and recent meetings with Sudan’s army, the geopolitical chessboard is rapidly shifting in ways many didn’t expect.

UAE Signals Closer Links To India Than Pakistan

A rare diplomatic breakthrough has emerged in the Russia-Ukraine war, with both sides agreeing to exchange prisoners of war following mediation by the United Arab Emirates.

The agreement highlights the role of backchannel diplomacy in achieving humanitarian outcomes, even as fighting continues on the ground.

While tensions between Moscow and Kyiv remain high, the prisoner swap offers a moment of cooperation and relief for families awaiting the return of captured soldiers.


Russia & Ukraine To Exchange Prisoners Of War After UAE Led Mediation

U.S. President Donald Trump said that his administration is considering a currency swap agreement with UAE. This comes as the ongoing Iran war continues to rattle global oil markets and regional economies. 


Mightly Dollar Bows Before Chinese Yuan in UAE

The conflict in Sudan is now exposing deeper fault lines in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia and the UAE appear to be backing opposing sides, raising fresh questions over their strategic rivalry. Reports suggest Pakistan has paused a key arms deal with Sudan, adding another layer to the crisis. With Riyadh reassessing its role in regional proxy wars and recent meetings with Sudan’s army, the geopolitical chessboard is rapidly shifting in ways many didn’t expect.


Saudi-UAE Rift Deepens Over Sudan War? Report Says Pak Puts Sudan Arms Deal On Hold

The ongoing Iran war is casting a shadow over the United Arab Emirates’ reputation as a global financial hub, with market volatility, shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, and pressure on investor confidence raising fresh concerns. Reports indicate Gulf stock markets have slipped and capital flows face uncertainty amid escalating tensions.

UAE's Status As a Global Financial Hub Hit by Iran War 

Saudi Arabia is bolstering Pakistan’s struggling economy by providing a new $3 billion deposit and extending an existing $5 billion deposit, bringing total support to $8 billion. This financial injection helps Pakistan manage a critical $3.5 billion debt repayment to the UAE and strengthens its foreign exchange reserves, which were under pressure in early April 2026. 


Saudi Arabia Bolsters Pakistan's Finances With $3 Billion Support

Days before Pakistan had helped to secure a ceasefire in the Iran war this week, the United Arab Emirates was seeking repayment of a US$3.5 billion deposit from Islamabad’s central bank.
The withdrawal, brushed off as a “routine financial transaction” by Pakistan’s foreign ministry, equated to roughly 21 per cent of the country’s foreign exchange reserves. It was accompanied by a wave of criticism on Emirati social media directed at Islamabad.

Pakistan To Repay UAE Debt With Saudi Funds

Pakistan is facing a severe financial crisis, scrambling to secure aid to repay a $3.5 billion debt to the UAE, with Saudi Arabia and Qatar pledging $5 billion in support. The country is navigating record inflation, low foreign reserves, and high debt servicing. Additionally, historical climate disasters have necessitated external humanitarian relief. 


Pakistan in Talks for $3.5 Bn Support Package

Pakistan has announced that it will repay the $3.5 billion United Arab Emirates debt. According to a senior Pakistani Cabinet Minister, the repayment will be made to its “brotherly country” UAE, after it declined rollovers of the loans. He added that Pakistan could not compromise “national dignity" for "financial considerations”. This comes amid the escalation in the West Asia and the need for immediate settlement after shifting from annual to short term month to month extensions.&nbsp;These funds were part of an external financial assistance issued by Abu Dhabi to Islamabad in 2019. The entire debt amount is roughly $3.5 billion over the last 30 years, to address the balance-of-payment crisis and maintain foreign exchange reserves. Pakistan's Cabinet has approved a three-part repayment of the loan: $450 million on April 11, $2 billion on April 17, and $1 billion on April 23.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-denies-us-embassy-saudi-drone-strike-accuses-israel-false-flag-1775307032394">Iran denies drone strike on US embassy in Saudi Arabia, accuses Israel of ‘false flag’ operation</a>This repayment, along with the $1.3 billion Eurobond maturity, will put the total capital outflow for April to $4.8 billion, reducing Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves by nearly 18 per cent. However, the government claims that the foreign exchange reserves are at comfortable levels. Pakistan maintains a Foreign exchange reserve of $16.4 billion before the capital outflow of April.&nbsp;Under the IMF's &nbsp;37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) valued at approximately $7 billion, Pakistan must maintain a $12.5 billion in cash deposits from external financing. For Pakistan, this is from China, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This is done to artificially prop up the foreign reserves. Now, as the UAE is increasingly becoming uncertain and Pakistan is paying $3.5 billion back to its lender, it reduces the cushion and risks pause of EFF disbursements from the IMF. However, there are also reports of discussions between the two parties to convert the paid sum into investments in the energy and infrastructure sectors.&nbsp;The Finance Ministry of Pakistan said in a post on X that it is “continuously monitoring and managing Pakistan’s external flows in order to ensure stable foreign exchange reserves”, It added, “The government of Pakistan remains committed to fulfilling all its external obligations."&nbsp;

Pakistan will repay $3.5 billion to the UAE after loan rollover refusal, raising concerns over foreign exchange reserves and IMF programme stability amid West Asia tensions.

Pakistan has announced that it will repay the $3.5 billion United Arab Emirates debt. According to a senior Pakistani Cabinet Minister, the repayment will be made to its “brotherly country” UAE, after it declined rollovers of the loans. He added that Pakistan could not compromise “national dignity" for "financial considerations”. This comes amid the escalation in the West Asia and the need for immediate settlement after shifting from annual to short term month to month extensions. These funds were part of an external financial assistance issued by Abu Dhabi to Islamabad in 2019. The entire debt amount is roughly $3.5 billion over the last 30 years, to address the balance-of-payment crisis and maintain foreign exchange reserves. Pakistan's Cabinet has approved a three-part repayment of the loan: $450 million on April 11, $2 billion on April 17, and $1 billion on April 23. Also Read: Iran denies drone strike on US embassy in Saudi Arabia, accuses Israel of ‘false flag’ operation This repayment, along with the $1.3 billion Eurobond maturity, will put the total capital outflow for April to $4.8 billion, reducing Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves by nearly 18 per cent. However, the government claims that the foreign exchange reserves are at comfortable levels. Pakistan maintains a Foreign exchange reserve of $16.4 billion before the capital outflow of April. Under the IMF's 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) valued at approximately $7 billion, Pakistan must maintain a $12.5 billion in cash deposits from external financing. For Pakistan, this is from China, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This is done to artificially prop up the foreign reserves. Now, as the UAE is increasingly becoming uncertain and Pakistan is paying $3.5 billion back to its lender, it reduces the cushion and risks pause of EFF disbursements from the IMF. However, there are also reports of discussions between the two parties to convert the paid sum into investments in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The Finance Ministry of Pakistan said in a post on X that it is “continuously monitoring and managing Pakistan’s external flows in order to ensure stable foreign exchange reserves”, It added, “The government of Pakistan remains committed to fulfilling all its external obligations."

Pakistan will repay $3.5 billion to the UAE after loan rollover refusal, raising concerns over foreign exchange reserves and IMF programme stability amid West Asia tensions.

Pakistan to repay $3.5 billion UAE debt amid West Asia tensions, reserves under pressure

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia ‌Meloni flew to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a previously unannounced trip that will also include meetings in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, a government official said.
Meloni travelled to Jeddah for the first visit by a ​European Union leader to Saudi Arabia since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran ​in February and was due to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman later ⁠in the day, the official said.

Energy Security Drives Italian PM Meloni's Two-day Gulf Visit

Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are asking the US President Donald Trump to continue its offensive operation against Tehran until its military capability is completely reduced. According to them, the military capability of Iran has not been weakened enough by the month-long US-led bombing. According to AP reports, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain have urged Trump in private conversations to continue the bombing of Iran until regime change or a significant change in Iran's behaviour. According to the US's traditional allies, this offers a historic opportunity to cripple the Clerical rule of Iran. The report suggests that these officials spoke in condition of anonymity.&nbsp;&nbsp;While Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, is seeking to decrease Iran's ballistic missile capability, the clerical regime. It serves the interests of the Kingdom in the region. On the other hand, it remains wary of the attacks on its energy infrastructure. “Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X, along with a picture of a damaged American aircraft at a Saudi air base. According to the reports The UAE is perhaps the most hawkish country that is pushing for a ground invasion; Kuwait and Bahrain also favour these options.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mohamad-safa-un-resignation-nuclear-threat-iran-allegations-1774872383427">‘Nuclear winter’ warning: UN diplomat steps down, cites safety concerns</a><h2>Gulf countries are hesitant about the US's capability to defend the empire</h2>Interestingly, Gulf Countries, at the start of the US-Israel strike on Iran, had complained about the lack of information and time for preparations. They also suggested that the US had overlooked the warnings about how a destabilisation in the region could lead to devastating consequences.&nbsp;The US is in a situation where it has an off-ramp now, and many in the Trump administration are pushing for it. While Trump himself is sending out dubious messages, Iran's leadership and military capability are “decimated”, and it is willing to settle. At the same time, he is also threatening to attack the country if it does not agree on a deal. Trump is finding it hard to rally support domestically, as almost 3000 are dead and oil prices have reached around $115 per barrel.None of the Gulf states wanted the war with Iran in the first place. Just days before it began, they were flying officials to Washington in a last-ditched attempt to prevent it. Something that was clearly ignored. After the bombing began, reports emerged that Qatar's stockpile of Patriot interceptor missiles could last as little as 4 days. Yet, America refused to help restock them“Saudi Arabia’s fighting back hard. Qatar is fighting back. UAE is fighting back. Kuwait’s fighting back. Bahrain’s fighting back,” said Trump on Sunday aboard Air Force One. Gulf countries are stuck in a situation where they want to confront the Clerical Government in Iran, but they are not confident about the US empire and its commitment to defending them. Meanwhile, the Gulf states are unified in calling for a de-escalation of the Middle East war, says Qatar, as Tehran launched new strikes against its neighbours. "Our understanding is that there is a very unified position in the Gulf on calling for the de-escalation and an end to the war," Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari told a regular news briefing.<h2>&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Gulf allies privately urge Donald Trump to continue bombing Iran, even as fears over regional instability and oil surge grow.

Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are asking the US President Donald Trump to continue its offensive operation against Tehran until its military capability is completely reduced. According to them, the military capability of Iran has not been weakened enough by the month-long US-led bombing. According to AP reports, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain have urged Trump in private conversations to continue the bombing of Iran until regime change or a significant change in Iran's behaviour. According to the US's traditional allies, this offers a historic opportunity to cripple the Clerical rule of Iran. The report suggests that these officials spoke in condition of anonymity. While Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, is seeking to decrease Iran's ballistic missile capability, the clerical regime. It serves the interests of the Kingdom in the region. On the other hand, it remains wary of the attacks on its energy infrastructure. “Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X, along with a picture of a damaged American aircraft at a Saudi air base. According to the reports The UAE is perhaps the most hawkish country that is pushing for a ground invasion; Kuwait and Bahrain also favour these options. Also Read: ‘Nuclear winter’ warning: UN diplomat steps down, cites safety concerns Gulf countries are hesitant about the US's capability to defend the empire Interestingly, Gulf Countries, at the start of the US-Israel strike on Iran, had complained about the lack of information and time for preparations. They also suggested that the US had overlooked the warnings about how a destabilisation in the region could lead to devastating consequences. The US is in a situation where it has an off-ramp now, and many in the Trump administration are pushing for it. While Trump himself is sending out dubious messages, Iran's leadership and military capability are “decimated”, and it is willing to settle. At the same time, he is also threatening to attack the country if it does not agree on a deal. Trump is finding it hard to rally support domestically, as almost 3000 are dead and oil prices have reached around $115 per barrel. None of the Gulf states wanted the war with Iran in the first place. Just days before it began, they were flying officials to Washington in a last-ditched attempt to prevent it. Something that was clearly ignored. After the bombing began, reports emerged that Qatar's stockpile of Patriot interceptor missiles could last as little as 4 days. Yet, America refused to help restock them “Saudi Arabia’s fighting back hard. Qatar is fighting back. UAE is fighting back. Kuwait’s fighting back. Bahrain’s fighting back,” said Trump on Sunday aboard Air Force One. Gulf countries are stuck in a situation where they want to confront the Clerical Government in Iran, but they are not confident about the US empire and its commitment to defending them. Meanwhile, the Gulf states are unified in calling for a de-escalation of the Middle East war, says Qatar, as Tehran launched new strikes against its neighbours. "Our understanding is that there is a very unified position in the Gulf on calling for the de-escalation and an end to the war," Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari told a regular news briefing.

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Gulf allies privately urge Donald Trump to continue bombing Iran, even as fears over regional instability and oil surge grow.

Gulf Nations urge Donald Trump to continue Iran offensive amid war concerns-Report

Iran has issued an "ultimatum" to hotel owners in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, warning that hosting US military personnel could make their properties legitimate military targets, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.


US-Iran War: Iran's 'Ultimatum' to Bahrain, UAE Hotels Hosting US Troops

Amid reports of United States gearing up to deploy troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East and a possible ground operation in the Kharg Island, Iran has threatened to strike key energy and infrastructure installations in the UAE. According to Iran’s state-linked Fars News Agency, Tehran has marked five major sites: the Jebel Ali power and desalination complex in Dubai, the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, the Al Taweelah power station, Dubai’s M Station, and the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park for the attack.&nbsp;An attack on these installations could lead to widespread blackouts, disrupt desalination systems that supply drinking water to millions, and impact critical services. It has also threatened “special and unprecedented" retaliatory measures against Bahrain in the wake of a US ground offensive.<h2>Iran appeals with American citizens</h2>&nbsp;After reports of Pentagon contemplating troop deployment in the Middle East emerged, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) sent out a stern warning to the US-Israel forces.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-pakistan-is-no-qatar-we-will-beat-hell-out-of-them-if-islamabad-warns-israel-1774587169821">'Pakistan is no Qatar. We will beat hell out of them if...', Islamabad warns Israel</a>&nbsp;"Don't send your children to hell with the deceit of Netanyahu and Trump. The invading soldiers will be deeply drowned and disappear in the million-strong sea of the Iranian nation," read the statement by IRGC.&nbsp;"The truth of the war you must observe at American gas stations, on the streets of Iran, and in the skies of Tel Aviv and Haifa," the statement read further.&nbsp;According to reports, Pentagon is considering sending up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East to expand military options and secure the Strait of Hormuz, vital for global shipping. &nbsp;

Iran has also threatened special and unprecedented retaliatory measures against Bahrain in the wake of a US ground offensive.

Amid reports of United States gearing up to deploy troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East and a possible ground operation in the Kharg Island, Iran has threatened to strike key energy and infrastructure installations in the UAE. According to Iran’s state-linked Fars News Agency, Tehran has marked five major sites: the Jebel Ali power and desalination complex in Dubai, the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, the Al Taweelah power station, Dubai’s M Station, and the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park for the attack. An attack on these installations could lead to widespread blackouts, disrupt desalination systems that supply drinking water to millions, and impact critical services. It has also threatened “special and unprecedented" retaliatory measures against Bahrain in the wake of a US ground offensive. Iran appeals with American citizens After reports of Pentagon contemplating troop deployment in the Middle East emerged, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) sent out a stern warning to the US-Israel forces. ALSO READ: 'Pakistan is no Qatar. We will beat hell out of them if...', Islamabad warns Israel "Don't send your children to hell with the deceit of Netanyahu and Trump. The invading soldiers will be deeply drowned and disappear in the million-strong sea of the Iranian nation," read the statement by IRGC. "The truth of the war you must observe at American gas stations, on the streets of Iran, and in the skies of Tel Aviv and Haifa," the statement read further. According to reports, Pentagon is considering sending up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East to expand military options and secure the Strait of Hormuz, vital for global shipping.

Iran has also threatened “special and unprecedented" retaliatory measures against Bahrain in the wake of a US ground offensive.

Iran threatens to strike UAE's energy, nuclear sites if US deployed ground troops in Middle East

Iranian missiles struck the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with air defenses intercepting several. Falling debris injured an Indian national in Abu Dhabi, raising concerns about civilian safety. Gulf states are on high alert as tensions escalate.

Iran War Escalates: Missiles Hit UAE, Saudi; Indian Civilian Injured 

Dubai’s property market is showing early signs of cooling just weeks into the US-Israeli war on Iran.
According to Goldman Sachs estimates, real estate transaction volumes in the UAE fell 37 percent year-on-year in the first 12 days of March, and nearly 
49 percent compared to the previous month.


Dubai’s Property Sector Faces Stress Test 

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) successfully intercepted a fresh wave of aerial threats amid the escalating US-Iran war, shooting down 4 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched towards its territory. The interceptions highlight the growing intensity of attacks across the Gulf, as Iran expands its missile and drone campaign targeting key regional states.


US-Iran War:  UAE Air Defences Intercept 4 Ballistic Missiles, 26 Drones

The International Maritime Organization has passed a landmark resolution condemning attacks on global shipping, with support from over 100 countries. Co-sponsored by the UAE, the move marks one of the strongest collective responses in IMO history. India called the attacks “unacceptable,” underlining growing global concern over maritime security and safe trade routes.


Iran War: IMO Slams Iran As 115 Nations Back Historic Shipping Resolution 

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