US-Israel-Iran war: Trump rolls out ‘Project Freedom’ in Strait of Hormuz; Iran warns of ceasefire breach; Latest updates

Dubai’s KHDA orders all private schools to distance learning from Tuesday following Iranian attacks

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) confirmed that all private educational institutions in Dubai will shift to distance learning from May 5 to May 8, 2026, citing the need to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and the broader community.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

UAE switches all schools to distance learning from Tuesday amid Iranian attacks

The UAE Ministry of Education announced that all nurseries and public and private schools nationwide will shift to distance learning from Tuesday, May 5 through Friday, May 8, 2026, covering students, teachers, and administrative staff.

The ministry cited the safety and wellbeing of the educational community as the reason for the move, adding that the situation will be reviewed on May 8 with the possibility of an extension if needed.

Senior military official claims Iran did not intend to target UAE

A senior military official, whose nationality and affiliation were not disclosed, claimed that Iran had no plan to target the UAE.

Trump says Iran struck South Korean cargo ship, invites Seoul to join Project Freedom as U.S. shoots down seven Iranian fast boats

President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran had targeted a South Korean cargo ship during Project Freedom operations, suggesting Seoul should now join the mission.

He said U.S. forces had shot down seven Iranian fast boats, dismissing them as all Iran had left, and noted that aside from the South Korean vessel, no other ships had sustained damage transiting the strait.

Trump said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine would hold a press conference the following morning.

Al Mulla accuses Iran of using Gulf states as false pretext, calls regime structurally bankrupt

Dubai legal figure Dr. Habib Al Mulla accused the Iranian regime of being a treacherous and untrustworthy actor, dismissing its claims that attacks on Iran were launched from Gulf states as a fabricated pretext.

He argued that Iran suffers from a fundamental structural failure – a collapsing system unable to deliver for its own people – and that its only recourse is to destabilize successful neighboring states before their citizens can draw comparisons between Iranian misery and Gulf prosperity.

Gargash calls Iranian strikes on UAE civilians ‘moral bankruptcy,’ vows country will not be intimidated

Senior UAE official Anwar Gargash denounced Iran’s escalating attacks on civilian targets as a reflection of moral bankruptcy by a regime that has chosen aggression over diplomacy, asserting that the UAE’s principled stance would not be shaken by the escalation and would not allow it to dictate the future shape of regional relations. He added pointedly that Iran had, once again, miscalculated.

UAE holds Iran fully responsible for missile and drone attacks, vows to exercise right of response

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned renewed Iranian missile and drone strikes on civilian sites and infrastructure within the country, which resulted in three Indian nationals being injured.

The ministry described the attacks as a dangerous and unacceptable escalation, a direct threat to the UAE’s security, stability, and territorial integrity, and a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter.

The UAE stressed it will not tolerate any compromise of its security and sovereignty, affirming its full legal right to respond to the aggression.

It also condemned the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure as categorically unacceptable under all legal and humanitarian standards, demanded an immediate and complete halt to all hostile acts, and held Iran fully responsible for the attacks and all their consequences.

Qatar condemns Iranian drone attack on ADNOC tanker, calls for unconditional reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Iranian drone strike on the ADNOC-owned UAE tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a flagrant violation of international law, maritime freedom principles, and UN Security Council Resolution 2817.

Doha categorically rejected the use of the strait as a pressure tool and called for its unconditional reopening, stressing that freedom of navigation is a non-negotiable principle whose continued obstruction endangers the vital interests of regional states.

Qatar expressed full solidarity with the UAE and backed all measures taken to protect its assets.

GCC chief condemns Iranian attacks on ADNOC tanker as piracy, expresses full solidarity with UAE

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest terms the Iranian attacks on the ADNOC-affiliated Emirati tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing the continued targeting of vessels in the strait as piracy and a grave threat to maritime security.

He called the attacks a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2817, and expressed the GCC’s full solidarity with the UAE and support for all measures it takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability.

Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attack on ADNOC tanker, demands unconditional restoration of Hormuz navigation

Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Iranian drone strike on the ADNOC tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a flagrant violation of international law, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, International Maritime Organization resolutions, and UN Security Council Resolution 2817.

Carried by the Bahrain News Agency, the statement expressed full solidarity with the UAE and backed all measures it takes to protect its interests.

Bahrain also called on Iran to immediately halt all hostile acts and unconditionally restore freedom of navigation in the strait, describing it as a cornerstone of global energy security, food and medicine supply chains, international trade, and regional stability.

Iranian attack hits residential building in Bukha, injuring two expatriates and damaging vehicles

A security source confirmed that a residential building housing employees of a company in the Tebat area of Bukha Governorate was struck, leaving two expatriates with moderate injuries, damaging four vehicles, and shattering glass in a neighboring property.

Authorities said they are investigating the incident and reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of both citizens and residents.

UAE Ministry of Interior issues all-clear, notifies public to resume normal activities

Residents are advised that they may resume their normal daily activities while remaining cautious, taking necessary precautions, and continuing to follow official instructions.

UAE issues emergency missile threat alert, instructs residents to seek shelter immediately

The UAE Ministry of Interior sent out an emergency alert warning residents of potential missile threats, instructing them to immediately take shelter in the nearest secure building, move away from windows, doors, and open areas, and await further official instructions.

Iranian navy fires warning shots at U.S. destroyers near Strait of Hormuz

Footage on X purportedly shows Iranian Army Navy vessels firing warning shots at U.S. guided-missile destroyers that attempted to approach the Strait of Hormuz

UAE Ministry of Interior issues all-clear, notifies public to resume normal activities

Residents are advised that they may resume their normal daily activities while remaining cautious, taking necessary precautions, and continuing to follow official instructions.

UAE issues emergency missile threat alert, instructs residents to seek shelter immediately

The UAE Ministry of Interior sent out an emergency alert warning residents of potential missile threats, instructing them to immediately take shelter in the nearest secure building, move away from windows, doors, and open areas, and await further official instructions.

Iranian drone strike sparks fire at Fujairah petroleum industrial zone

The Government of Fujairah confirmed that an Iranian drone strike triggered a major fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ), with civil defense teams deployed immediately to bring the blaze under control.

Authorities urged the public not to spread rumours and to rely exclusively on official sources for updates.

UAE Ministry of Interior issues all-clear, notifies public to resume normal activities

Residents are advised that they may resume their normal daily activities while remaining cautious, taking necessary precautions, and continuing to follow official instructions.

UAE intercepts three of four Iranian cruise missiles; fourth falls into sea

The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that four loitering munitions launched from Iran were detected heading toward the country, with three successfully intercepted over territorial waters and the fourth falling into the sea before causing any harm.

The ministry attributed the sounds heard across various parts of the country to the interceptions, and urged the public to rely solely on official sources for information and to follow all safety instructions upon receiving alert messages.

Egypt condemns Iranian attack on Emirati tanker, warns of threat to regional security and global energy supplies

Egypt’s foreign ministry condemned the drone strike on the ADNOC-affiliated Emirati tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a flagrant violation of international law and a serious threat to regional stability, global energy supplies, and freedom of navigation.

Cairo expressed full solidarity with the UAE and backed any measures taken to protect its security and national interests, reiterating that the security of Gulf Arab states is inseparable from Egypt’s own national security.