Iran strikes back with a new wave of attacks across the Gulf as the US-Israel assault intensifies. Follow live updates here.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the strike on the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, describing repeated attacks on diplomatic premises as a clear breach of international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949.
The ministry stressed the importance of upholding the protection of diplomatic missions and expressed Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with the UAE.
The Israeli Defense Forces carried out another round of airstrikes on assets and storage facilities belonging to the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Quard Al-Hassan Association in Lebanon, which it said were used to fund weapons purchases and pay terrorist salaries, as part of continued operations to weaken Hezbollah’s military capacity.
Dubai moved to calm public concerns with a new video message reaffirming that the emirate remains a safe destination for both residents and visitors, regardless of the current regional situation.
The message signals the city’s determination to project stability and confidence, reinforcing its reputation as a secure and welcoming global hub.
Watch the full video here.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) expressed appreciation for all entities working around the clock to safeguard the nation’s security and stability, saying it has full confidence in the preparedness and competence of the country’s national institutions and their teams.
Brigadier General Dr. Jadaan Fadel Jadaan announced that Kuwait’s National Guard downed six drones at secured sites in the north and south of the country, as part of ongoing efforts to protect vital installations and counter potential threats.
He confirmed that National Guard forces are on full alert in coordination with the army, police, and General Fire Force, urging the public to follow all security and safety directives issued by the relevant authorities.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence said it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the Eastern Region and destroyed two drones east of Al-Kharj Governorate, according to defence spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki.
Kuwait’s armed forces intercepted two ballistic missiles in the country’s south and shot down a hostile drone after a wave of aerial targets breached its airspace at dawn on Monday, according to defence spokesperson Colonel Saud Al-Atwan.
He added that Kuwaiti forces remain on full alert and are prepared to counter any threats to the country’s sovereignty and security.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior confirmed that a direct Iranian attack on a residential building in the capital Manama left one person dead and several others wounded.
The UAE strongly condemned a drone attack on its consulate general in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which caused material damage but no casualties.
The foreign ministry said the strike was a clear violation of international law, particularly the Vienna Convention, which protects diplomatic premises and personnel, and warned that such acts pose a serious threat to regional stability.
The UAE called on both the Iraqi federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to investigate the attack, identify those responsible, and ensure they are brought to justice.
Kuwait’s military said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone shortly after it crossed into the country’s airspace.
Defence spokesperson Colonel Saud Al-Atwan confirmed that Kuwaiti forces have been continuously monitoring and tracking potential missile threats as part of broader defensive measures against what the ministry described as Iranian aggression.
US President Trump warned Iran that if it disrupts oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the US “twenty times harder than they have been hit thus far,” with strikes on targets that would make it “virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back, as a nation, again.”
He framed the warning as “a gift” to China and other nations that rely on the strait, adding that he hoped and prayed it would never come to pass, via a post on Truth Social.
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