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US-Israel conflict on Iran enters Day 27: ADNOC Chief Sultan Al Jaber meets JD Vance, UAE intercepts fresh wave of drone, missile strikes, latest updates
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US forces strike more than 10,000 targets in Operation Epic Fury -
UAE intercepts 15 missiles,11 drones as total casualties since conflict began revealed -
Jordan intercepts three Iranian missiles in 24 hours as shrapnel reports mount -
Trump warns “lunatic” Iran there is “no turning back” if deal is not reached, criticises NATO -
Kuwait’s defence minister inspects airport after drone strike on fuel tanks -
Israeli forces report hundreds of Hezbollah sites struck and fighters killed in southern Lebanon -
1 Pakistani, 1 Indian killed in Abu Dhabi due to falling missile debris -
Saudi Arabia shoots down Iranian drones over eastern region -
Bahrain says it has intercepted hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones -
Iran moves to formalize Strait of Hormuz toll amid ongoing conflict: Report -
Missile interception shrapnel kills two, injures three in Abu Dhabi’s Suyahan Street -
Kuwait welcomes UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning Iranian attacks on GCC states and Jordan -
Dubai Media Office urges public to ignore rumors and verify information -
Saudi Arabia intercepts 17 drones in eastern region -
Kuwait foils terror plot targeting state leaders -
JD Vance meets UAE minister and ADNOC Chief Sultan Al Jaber to discuss energy security and ties -
Kuwait National Guard downs two hostile drones -
US-Israel strikes on Iran: As it happened – a timeline of events
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US forces strike more than 10,000 targets in Operation Epic Fury
American forces have hit over 10,000 targets as part of ongoing military operations against the Iranian regime since the launch of Operation Epic Fury.
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UAE intercepts 15 missiles,11 drones as total casualties since conflict began revealed
The UAE Air Defense Forces intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 drones fired from Iran on March 26, bringing the cumulative total since hostilities began to 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,826 drones intercepted.
The conflict has claimed the lives of two UAE armed forces members, a Moroccan civilian contractor, and eight civilians of Pakistani, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, and Indian nationality.
A further 169 people have been wounded – ranging from minor to severe injuries – representing more than two dozen nationalities including Emirati, Egyptian, Filipino, Indian, and Swedish nationals among others.
The Ministry of Defence said its forces remain on high alert and are prepared to counter any threats to the country’s security, sovereignty, and stability.
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Jordan intercepts three Iranian missiles in 24 hours as shrapnel reports mount
Jordan’s armed forces said the Royal Jordanian Air Force successfully intercepted three ballistic missiles fired by Iran within a 24-hour period.
Separately, security forces responded to 17 reports of falling shrapnel and projectiles during the same timeframe, with no injuries recorded though some property damage was reported.
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Trump warns “lunatic” Iran there is “no turning back” if deal is not reached, criticises NATO
US President Donald Trump warned Iran it had better get serious about negotiations “soon, before it is too late,” saying the country had been “militarily obliterated, with zero chance of a comeback.”
He accused Iranian negotiators, via a post on Truth Social, of publicly claiming to only be “looking at our proposal” while privately seeking a deal, calling them “strange” and suggesting they were “begging” for an agreement.
Trump also lashed out at NATO member states, saying they had done “absolutely nothing” to help address what he called a “lunatic nation, now militarily decimated,” adding that while the US needs nothing from the alliance, this moment should “never be forgotten.”
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Kuwait’s defence minister inspects airport after drone strike on fuel tanks
Kuwait’s Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah visited Kuwait International Airport to assess damage following a drone attack that targeted aircraft fuel supply tanks, causing a fire.
The visit included a briefing from civil aviation and fire authorities, who confirmed that damage was limited to property with no casualties reported.
The minister praised the swift response of firefighting teams, which included units from the Kuwaiti Army, National Guard, and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.
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Israeli forces report hundreds of Hezbollah sites struck and fighters killed in southern Lebanon
Israeli ground troops continue operations in southern Lebanon aimed at strengthening their forward defence line.
The military said more than 350 Hezbollah infrastructure sites have been struck and over 330 fighters killed.
Troops also seized a range of weapons and equipment, including night vision devices, missile launchers, RPG rockets, ammunition magazines, Kalashnikov rifles, and a machine gun.
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1 Pakistani, 1 Indian killed in Abu Dhabi due to falling missile debris
Authorities provided an update on a previously reported incident in which falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile claimed the lives of two people, one Pakistani and one Indian national.
Three others – of Emirati, Jordanian, and Indian nationality – sustained injuries described as ranging from moderate to severe.
The public was urged to rely only on official sources and refrain from spreading unverified information.
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Saudi Arabia shoots down Iranian drones over eastern region
Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said its forces intercepted and destroyed 20 drones over the country’s Eastern Region, according to an official statement from the military’s spokesperson.
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Bahrain says it has intercepted hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones
Bahrain’s military announced that its air defences have shot down more than 150 ballistic missiles and 350 drones launched toward the country since hostilities with Iran began.
The Bahraini armed forces condemned the strikes as a serious breach of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter, noting that targeting civilian areas and private property with such weapons poses a significant threat to stability across the region.
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Iran moves to formalize Strait of Hormuz toll amid ongoing conflict: Report
Iran’s parliament is drafting legislation that would officially charge ships a fee to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, following reports from state-linked media, Bloomberg reported.
The bill, expected to be completed soon, would give Iran formal legal authority over the strategically critical waterway connecting Persian Gulf energy exporters to global markets.
The strait has been largely closed for nearly a month following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, with only a small number of vessels – mostly those with Iranian or Chinese ties – managing to transit.
Some shipowners have reportedly already been informally approached through middlemen and asked to pay fees of up to $2 million, along with providing details about their crew, cargo, and routes, though this has been applied inconsistently.
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Missile interception shrapnel kills two, injures three in Abu Dhabi’s Suyahan Street
Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident on Suyahan Street caused by falling shrapnel following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defense systems.
The incident resulted in the deaths of two unidentified individuals and left three others injured, with several vehicles also sustaining damage.
Authorities pledged to issue further updates as more information becomes available, and called on the public to rely solely on official sources while refraining from spreading unverified reports.
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Kuwait welcomes UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning Iranian attacks on GCC states and Jordan
Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed strong support for a consensus resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council addressing the human rights consequences of Iran’s attacks on GCC member states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The resolution, put forward jointly by the GCC states and Jordan during an emergency session of the Council’s 61st session, was welcomed by Kuwait as a reflection of broad international rejection of Iran’s aggression against sovereign nations.
The Ministry highlighted that the resolution explicitly condemns the strikes on civilians and critical infrastructure that resulted in casualties and significant material damage, and affirms the international community’s expectation that Iran honor its legal obligations – including respecting state sovereignty, halting hostile acts, and compensating for losses incurred.
Kuwait also noted that the resolution complements ongoing diplomatic efforts, including UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), and called on the international community to establish robust follow-up mechanisms to ensure the resolution’s full implementation in line with the UN Charter.
The Ministry reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment, in its capacity as a Human Rights Council member for 2024–2026, to actively upholding the international human rights framework and working with global partners to translate the Council’s decisions into concrete action.
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Dubai Media Office urges public to ignore rumors and verify information
The Dubai Media Office reassured residents that the city continues to function normally, calling on the public to disregard circulating rumors and avoid spreading unverified information.
Authorities encouraged everyone to rely only on credible sources before sharing any news.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts 17 drones in eastern region
Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defence, announced that air defence forces intercepted and destroyed 17 drones in the Eastern Region.
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Kuwait foils terror plot targeting state leaders
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced that the State Security Service has disrupted a terrorist plot and dismantled a network that was planning assassinations of senior state figures and efforts to destabilize the country.
Spokesman Brigadier Nasser Abusulaib said authorities, after extensive surveillance and investigations, arrested a group of five Kuwaiti citizens and one individual whose citizenship had been revoked. Security forces also identified 14 additional suspects abroad, including citizens, individuals with revoked nationality, as well as Iranian and Lebanese nationals.
Investigations revealed that the group was linked to the banned Hezbollah organization and had plotted targeted killings while attempting to recruit others. The suspects admitted to receiving advanced military training overseas, including in weapons handling, explosives, surveillance, and assassination tactics.
The Ministry confirmed that those arrested have been referred to the Public Prosecution and stressed that Kuwait’s security and sovereignty are non-negotiable, describing the plot as an act of high treason. Officials added that this operation follows earlier actions this month in which other terror cells were dismantled and attacks on key facilities were prevented.
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JD Vance meets UAE minister and ADNOC Chief Sultan Al Jaber to discuss energy security and ties
JD Vance met with Sultan Al Jaber at the White House in Washington, DC, where the UAE official conveyed greetings from the country’s leadership and emphasized the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations.
“It was good to re-connect with Vice President Vance at this critical moment. We discussed the fact that energy security equals global security, and that restoring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz is the only durable solution to stabilizing global markets. We also underscored the strength of UAE–US relations across key sectors, including security, trade, investment, technology, energy, healthcare, and education,” Dr. Al Jaber said.
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Kuwait National Guard downs two hostile drones
The Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Duty Force shot down two hostile drones early Thursday morning within its operational areas.
The action is part of ongoing efforts to safeguard national security and protect critical sites from potential threats.
KNG Spokesman Brigadier Jadaan Fadhel stated that the force, working alongside the army, police, and Kuwait Fire Force, remains on high alert to ensure the country’s security and stability.
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