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UAE has been rocked by explosions as the region becomes embroiled in the US-Iran conflict.
The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, and Tehran has launched strikes on Israel, the UAE and Saudi Arabia in response.
One person has reportedly been killed in Abu Dhabi after debris from a missile fell in a residential area.
Meanwhile, an explosion was also reported at Dubai Marina.
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3 mins ago11:08 Kris Boratyn
UAE Defence Ministry issues statement condemning missile attack
The UAE’s Ministry of Defence has issued a lengthy statement after the country came under attack from Iranian ballistic missiles, confirming that air defence systems intercepted several missiles with “high efficiency”.
The ministry said debris fell in a residential area, causing material damage and leading to the death of one civilian of Asian nationality.
In its statement, the ministry said the incident constituted “a dangerous escalation and a cowardly act”. It added that the attack was a “blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law”.
Officials said the UAE “reserves its full right to respond to this escalation and to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, citizens and residents”.
The statement also assured residents that the security situation remains stable and that authorities are monitoring developments around the clock.
The ministry emphasised its “full readiness and preparedness to deal with any threats,” saying the safety of citizens, residents and visitors remains a top priority.
It urged the public not to spread rumours or unverified information and to rely only on official updates from UAE authorities.
5 mins ago11:06 Kris Boratyn
Iran says five children killed after Israeli strike hits school
Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency is reporting that an Israeli attack struck a girls’ elementary school in the southern city of Minab, located in Hormozgan province.
According to the report, five students were killed in the strike.
6 mins ago11:05 Kris Boratyn
Ukraine blames Iran’s ‘violence and arbitrariness’ for triggering US-Israel strikes
Ukraine’s foreign ministry says the latest US and Israeli attacks on Iran are the direct result of Tehran’s behaviour, accusing the Iranian government of widespread repression and escalating violence at home and abroad.
In a strongly worded statement, officials said: “The reason for the current events is precisely the violence and arbitrariness of the Iranian regime, in particular the murders and repressions against peaceful protesters, which have become particularly large-scale in recent months.”
The statement went on to say: “Long-term systematic violations of human rights, brutal repression, executions and persecution of dissidents testify to the deep crisis of the internal policy of this state and the lack of proper protection of the basic rights and freedoms of its citizens.”
Ukraine has been critical of Iran for supplying drones and military support to Russia during the war.
14 mins ago10:57 Kris Boratyn
EU says Iran poses ‘serious threat to global security’
The EU’s foreign policy chief has called the situation in the Middle East “perilous”, saying she is in contact with Israeli and Arab officials to push for a diplomatic solution.
Kaja Kallas said Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programmes, as well as its support for armed groups, pose “a serious threat to global security”.
She confirmed the EU is evacuating some staff from the region while maintaining its maritime mission in the Red Sea.
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15 mins ago10:56 Kris Boratyn
Israeli source says Iran was accelerating missile production
An Israeli security source told EuroNews that Saturday’s strikes on Iran were launched because of what they described as a “sharp acceleration” in Iran’s missile production.
The source claimed Iran is now producing dozens of ballistic missiles each month, warning that the regime is moving towards “producing thousands of missiles in the coming years” in what they called “a dramatic expansion of an already dangerous arsenal”.
18 mins ago10:53 Kris Boratyn
Emergency alerts sent to residents across Doha
Qatar’s interior ministry says the intercepted missiles caused no damage.
Residents have received phone alerts urging them to stay indoors. Traffic remains on the roads but much lighter than normal.
19 mins ago10:52 Kris Boratyn
Trump: ‘All I want is freedom for the people’
US President Donald Trump spoke to the Washington Post early this morning and said the US wants “freedom” and safety for the Iranian people.
Pressed on what he wants the operation to achieve, he said: “I want a safe nation, and that’s what we’re going to have.”
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20 mins ago10:51 Kris Boratyn
UAE calls attack ‘dangerous escalation’
In a statement, the UAE condemned the strike as a “dangerous escalation” and “cowardly act”.
The ministry said the country “reserves its full right to respond”.
21 mins ago10:50 Kris Boratyn
UAE under 'blatant attack'
The UAE’s defence ministry says the country has come under “a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles”.
Officials say air defence systems intercepted several missiles, but falling debris hit a residential area in Abu Dhabi.
A civilian of Asian nationality was killed and some buildings were damaged.
26 mins ago10:45 Kris Boratyn
Global airlines suspend flights across Middle East
Several major airlines have halted services across the region following the US and Israeli strikes.
Airspaces in Israel, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar have all been closed.
28 mins ago10:43 Kris Boratyn
Saudi Arabia hosts over 2,000 US soldiers
The US keeps more than 2,000 troops in Saudi Arabia, including forces stationed at Prince Sultan Air Base, around 60km south of Riyadh. The base houses Patriot and THAAD systems.
28 mins ago10:43 Kris Boratyn
UAE bases host major US forces
Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Air Base is shared by the UAE Air Force and the US Air Force. Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port is the US Navy’s largest port of call in the Middle East.
28 mins ago10:43 Kris Boratyn
Operation Epic Fury underway
The Pentagon has named the US operation in Iran “Operation Epic Fury.”
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the campaign as a “joint operation” countering an “existential threat”.
29 mins ago10:42 Kris Boratyn
Why tensions suddenly escalated?
Washington and Tehran have been attempting to negotiate limits on Iran’s nuclear programme. Trump said on Friday he was “not happy” with Iran’s negotiating position.
Hours later, Israel and the US carried out a joint strike on Tehran.
29 mins ago10:42 Kris Boratyn
Israel intercepting incoming missiles
Northern Israel has been hit by several explosions as the country’s air defence systems attempt to bring down Iranian missiles. There is currently no information on casualties.
30 mins ago10:41 Kris Boratyn
Kuwait says air defences ‘engaged incoming missiles’
Kuwait has confirmed its defence systems have been activated in response to missile threats. Sirens have also been heard in parts of Jordan.
31 mins ago10:40 Kris Boratyn
Bahrain says US Fifth Fleet attacked
Bahrain’s National Communication Centre confirmed a missile strike hit the service centre of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama. A statement said details would be provided later.
31 mins ago10:40 Kris Boratyn
Explosions also heard in Riyadh
Residents in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, reported explosions as Iranian missiles were launched across the region. It remains unclear whether US troops in the area were directly targeted.
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33 mins ago10:38 Kris Boratyn
Patriot system intercepts missile fired at Qatar
A Qatari official told AFP a US-made Patriot battery intercepted one of the Iranian missiles targeting the country.
Qatar hosts Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military site in the region.
33 mins ago10:38 Kris Boratyn
Air raid sirens sound in Doha
Sirens have been triggered in Doha as Qatar confirmed it intercepted multiple incoming missiles. State media says the country’s defence ministry “successfully countered a number of attacks”.
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35 mins ago10:36 Kris Boratyn
UK says it does not want to see wider conflict
The UK Government has said it does not want to see “a wider regional conflict” in the Middle East. It is understood the UK was not involved in the strikes on Iran.
35 mins ago10:36 Kris Boratyn
Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over’ government
In a separate statement, Trump called on Iranian citizens to rise up, saying: “It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations.”
36 mins ago10:35 Kris Boratyn
Trump confirms ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces have begun “major combat operations” in Iran after Israel carried out what it called a pre-emptive strike on Tehran.
Trump added: “Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime.”
39 mins ago10:32 Kris Boratyn
Iran launches retaliatory strikes
Iran says it has launched missiles towards Israel, the UAE and Saudi Arabia in direct response to US and Israeli military action.
40 mins ago10:31 Kris Boratyn
Blast reported in Dubai Marina
Residents in Dubai Marina reported hearing a loud explosion earlier today. The cause has not yet been confirmed, but it follows a series of strikes across the region.
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41 mins ago10:30 Kris Boratyn
One person killed in Abu Dhabi after missile debris falls
Officials say one person has reportedly died in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted missile landed in a residential area. More information is expected as authorities assess the damage.
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42 mins ago10:29 Kris Boratyn
Explosions rock Dubai and Abu Dhabi as tensions escalate
Explosions have been reported in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the UAE is drawn into the rapidly escalating US-Iran conflict. The blasts come after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday.
48 mins ago10:23 Kris Boratyn
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