US-Israel war on Iran enters Day 25: Netanyahu speaks to Trump, Kuwait power lines cut due to falling debris, latest updates
Follow live coverage below for the latest as the US-Israel war on Iran enters Day 25
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UAE condemns Iranian attack on Bahrain that killed Moroccan contractor -
UAE contractor killed in Bahrain missile attack, five others injured -
Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority orders full refunds for cancelled flights within 15 working days -
Emirates SkyCargo launches dedicated team for pet travel bookings from UAE -
UAE air defenses engage 5 ballistic missiles and 17 UAVs in latest Iranian attack -
Amazon Web Services region in Bahrain disrupted by drone activity: Reuters -
Japan PM Takaichi outlines response to Middle East tensions, prioritising energy security and citizen safety -
Saudi Arabia intercepts eight drones over Eastern Region -
Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises to 1,039 since March 2 -
Kuwait reports partial power outages after debris damages seven power lines -
Kuwait intercepts ballistic missile, total debris reports since war began reach 498 -
Netanyahu says Trump sees opportunity to achieve war objectives through agreement, strikes continue -
US-Israel strikes on Iran: As it happened – a timeline of events
Live Updates
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UAE condemns Iranian attack on Bahrain that killed Moroccan contractor
The UAE has strongly denounced what it described as an unprovoked Iranian terrorist attack on Bahrain, which killed a Moroccan civilian contractor serving with the UAE Armed Forces and wounded five UAE defence personnel along with several Bahraini soldiers.
The UAE’s foreign ministry called the strike a violation of Bahraini sovereignty and a dangerous escalation threatening regional stability.
The UAE pledged full solidarity with Bahrain, offered condolences to the victim’s family and Morocco, and expressed wishes for a swift recovery for the injured.
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UAE contractor killed in Bahrain missile attack, five others injured
The Ministry of Defence has announced the death of a Moroccan civilian contractor working with the UAE Armed Forces, who was killed during a routine mission in Bahrain as a result of an Iranian missile strike. The attack also left five Ministry personnel injured.
The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, praying for mercy upon him, and wished a swift recovery to those who were injured.
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Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority orders full refunds for cancelled flights within 15 working days
Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority has issued a circular obligating airlines and travel offices to fully refund the value of cancelled travel tickets and reservations due to current exceptional circumstances within 15 working days.
Travellers are entitled to a full refund if their ticket was unused, or a refund of the unused portion if part of the ticket was used.
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Emirates SkyCargo launches dedicated team for pet travel bookings from UAE
Emirates SkyCargo has established a dedicated team to handle all pet-related bookings originating from the UAE, offering support throughout the entire booking process. Customers can reach the team by emailing [email protected] or calling +971 600 566 661.
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UAE air defenses engage 5 ballistic missiles and 17 UAVs in latest Iranian attack
UAE air defense systems intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 17 UAVs launched from Iran on March 24, 2026. Since the start of Iranian aggression, air defenses have cumulatively engaged 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,806 UAVs.
The attacks have resulted in the deaths of 2 armed forces members and 6 civilians of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, and Palestinian nationalities, with 161 people injured across a range of nationalities.
The Ministry of Defence reaffirmed it remains fully prepared to counter any threats and protect the country’s sovereignty, security, and national interests.
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Amazon Web Services region in Bahrain disrupted by drone activity: Reuters
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has confirmed that its Bahrain region has been disrupted due to drone activity amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to a report by Reuters.
An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the disruption following a Reuters inquiry, marking the second time in a month that AWS operations in the region have been affected by the war.
As of Monday night, AWS had not updated its status page to reflect the impact.
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Japan PM Takaichi outlines response to Middle East tensions, prioritising energy security and citizen safety
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has detailed Tokyo’s diplomatic and economic response to the escalating situation in the Middle East, with a particular focus on stability in the Strait of Hormuz and securing energy supplies, via an X post.
On the diplomatic front, Takaichi confirmed that during last week’s summit with US President Trump, both leaders agreed on the urgency of de-escalating tensions with Iran and ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan and the US also agreed to cooperate on expanding American crude oil production, with Tokyo expressing interest in a joint crude oil stockpiling project sourced from the United States.
Regarding the safety of Japanese nationals, the government has conducted six chartered evacuation flights from Gulf countries to Japan, supporting the departure of all 1,160 nationals who wished to leave.
One Japanese national previously detained by Iranian authorities has since returned home, departing Iran on March 20 and arriving in Japan on March 22.
On the energy security front, Japan began releasing private petroleum stockpiles from March 16, with national stockpiles set to follow from March 26, and joint stockpiles with oil-producing countries scheduled for release later in March.
Fuel subsidies covering gasoline, diesel, heavy fuel oil, and kerosene were introduced from March 19. Takaichi noted that electricity and gas rates are unlikely to rise immediately, as they are typically based on import prices from two to four months prior.
The government is also assessing the broader impact on petroleum-related products across agriculture, healthcare, and industry, with response policies to be compiled and presented at a forthcoming ministerial meeting.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts eight drones over Eastern Region
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced the interception and destruction of eight drones in the Eastern Region, according to spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki.
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Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises to 1,039 since March 2
Lebanon’s Health Ministry announced that the death toll from Israeli attacks since the start of the offensive on March 2 has risen to 1,039, with a further 2,876 people injured during the same period.
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Kuwait reports partial power outages after debris damages seven power lines
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy announced late Monday that seven overhead power lines were taken out of service in several areas of the country after sustaining damage from debris following air defense interceptions.
Ministry spokesperson Eng. Fatima Jawhar Hayat said the incident caused partial power outages in certain areas, with technical units working to restore services as quickly as possible.
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Kuwait intercepts ballistic missile, total debris reports since war began reach 498
Kuwait announced the interception and destruction of one ballistic missile within its airspace over the past 24 hours, with no injuries or material damage recorded.
Explosive ordnance disposal teams handled 14 debris-related reports during the same period, bringing the total number of such reports since the start of Iranian aggression to 498.
Warning sirens were activated twice in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of activations since the start of the aggression to 118.
Ministry of Defence spokesman Col. Saud Al-Atwan reaffirmed the continued readiness and efficiency of Kuwait’s armed forces in safeguarding the country’s security and stability.
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Netanyahu says Trump sees opportunity to achieve war objectives through agreement, strikes continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he spoke with President Trump earlier, stating that Trump “believes there is an opportunity to leverage the tremendous achievements we have attained with the U.S. military to realize the war objectives in the agreement – an agreement that will safeguard our vital interests.”
Netanyahu said strikes are continuing in both Iran and Lebanon, adding: “We are crushing the missile program and the nuclear program, and continuing to inflict severe blows on Hezbollah.”
He noted that two nuclear scientists were eliminated just days ago, warning that “the hand is still outstretched.” He concluded by affirming that Israel “will safeguard our vital interests in any scenario.”
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JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America, welcomes Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO. Image: Emirates News Agency (WAM) -
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