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UAE air defences respond to missile threat; residents told to stay in safe
Updated : 12 hours, 22 min ago IST
The UAE has activated air defences to intercept an Iranian missile and drone attack, advising residents to "remain in a safe location." Authorities have intercepted over 1,700 threats since the conflict began. While most were neutralised, hostilities have tragically caused six deaths and 131
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Saudi military downs drones targeting Shaybah oil field in eastern region
Updated : 12 hours, 22 min ago IST
Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones targeting the "Shaybah oil field" as regional tensions soar. Amid the conflict, Russia and Saudi Arabia "emphasised the need" for international efforts to prevent escalation. Meanwhile, the US warned Russia not to intervene, despite Trump and Putin di
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Dubai authorities confirm "minor incident" successfully contained after de
Updated : 12 hours, 18 min ago IST
Dubai and Saudi Arabia have intercepted a massive wave of drones and missiles following escalating regional strikes. While Dubai successfully contained debris from an interception, Saudi forces thwarted attacks on the Shaybah oil field and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treache
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Tehran's Mehrabad Airport ablaze as Israel and Iran exchange fire: Reports
Updated : 12 hours, 18 min ago IST
Middle East tensions have escalated as airstrikes hit Tehran, leaving Mehrabad Airport on fire. In retaliation, Iran targeted Tel Aviv, while Saudi Arabia intercepted 16 drones and missiles aimed at vital oil fields and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treacherous Iranian aggress
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Saudi air defences neutralise 16 drones targeting Shaybah oil field in fre
Updated : 12 hours, 18 min ago IST
Saudi air defences intercepted 16 drones targeting the Shaybah oil field and missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base. Amid rising regional tensions, the Kingdom and GCC condemned the "treacherous Iranian aggression," with Riyadh asserting its "full right" to take all necessary measures t
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Detected over 185 missiles since start of blatant Iranian aggression: UAE
Updated : 12 hours, 16 min ago IST
"A total of 941 Iranian drones have also been detected, of which 876 were intercepted, while 65 fell within the country. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed," the Ministry said.
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UAE reaffirms neutrality, says over 1,000 Iranian attacks intercepted
Updated : 12 hours, 16 min ago IST
The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed that it has not taken any decision to alter its defensive posture in response to the repeated Iranian attacks.
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West Asia conflict intensifies: Pro-Iran group attacks Erbil hotel, drones
Updated : 8 hours, 34 min ago IST
An Iraqi armed group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a hotel in Erbil that it alleges houses US troops, Al Jazeera reported.
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"Limited fire" reported at Saudi Aramco refinery in Ras Tanura after Irani
Updated : 12 hours, 15 min ago IST
Falling debris from an intercepted Iranian drone has caused a "limited fire" at Aramco's Ras Tanura refining facility in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Defence Ministry spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki said, as reported by Al Arabiya.
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Kuwait's Army shoots down "a number of hostile aerial targets"
Updated : 12 hours, 15 min ago IST
In a post of X, the Kuwait Army wrote, "The Official Spokesman for the Ministry of Defense stated that the Kuwaiti Air Defense Force confronted a number of hostile aerial targets at dawn today with efficiency and capability, as they were monitored and intercepted within the scope of operatio
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"UK not involved in strikes on Iran, will continue with defensive actions"
Updated : 8 hours, 34 min ago IST
He revealed that British jets were already engaged in defensive operations in the Gulf. "We have British jets in the air as part of coordinated defensive operations, which have already successfully intercepted Iranian strikes."
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UAE intercepts 165 missiles, 541 drones since start of Iranian attack; thr
Updated : 12 hours, 15 min ago IST
West Asia is on high alert following joint US-Israel strikes, titled Operation Roaring Lion/ Operation Epic Fury. While reports claim Supreme Leader Khamenei was killed, Iran has launched retaliatory drone and missile attacks across the region. The UAE intercepted hundreds of threats, tho
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