US-Israel war on Iran enters Day 29: Trump says Operation Iran ‘is going GREAT’, Five Indians injured in near KEZAD Abu Dhabi, latest updates
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Qatar intercepts Iranian drones targeting the country -
Kuwait downs 15 drones in 24 hours as 58-hour airport fuel tank fire extinguished -
Bahrain intercepts 174 missiles and 385 drones since start of Iranian attacks -
Drone attacks damage Kuwait International Airport’s radar system with no casualties -
UAE intercepts 20 missiles, 37 drones on March 28 -
Gargash urges political solution for lasting regional security as UAE confronts Iranian aggression -
Third fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD as injury toll rises to six -
Drone attack on Oman’s Sohar port wounds worker and damages crane -
Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones -
Five Indian nationals injured by missile debris near Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD economic zone -
Bahrain civil defence extinguishes fire at facility struck in Iranian attack -
Kuwait National Guard downs six drones over secured sites in 24 hours -
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile targeting Riyadh region -
UN establishes task force to secure humanitarian shipping through Strait of Hormuz -
Trump says Iran military operation is going “GREAT” ahead of Miami economics speech -
Arab Parliament condemns Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Arab states as violations of international law -
US-Israel strikes on Iran: As it happened – a timeline of events
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Qatar intercepts Iranian drones targeting the country
Qatar’s Ministry of Defence said the country was targeted by a number of drones launched from Iran, all of which were successfully intercepted by Qatari armed forces.
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Kuwait downs 15 drones in 24 hours as 58-hour airport fuel tank fire extinguished
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence said its forces detected and neutralised 15 hostile drones over the past 24 hours, some of which targeted Kuwait International Airport and caused significant damage to its radar system with no casualties reported.
Separately, the Kuwait Fire Force announced it had fully extinguished a fire at fuel storage tanks at the airport that burned for 58 consecutive hours following drone strikes, with damage limited to material losses.
Firefighting efforts were supported by the Kuwait Army, National Guard, and oil sector teams.
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Bahrain intercepts 174 missiles and 385 drones since start of Iranian attacks
Bahrain’s Defence Force said its air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 174 ballistic missiles and 385 drones since the start of Iranian hostilities.
The military reiterated that targeting civilian areas and private property with such weapons constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter, and that the attacks represent a direct threat to regional peace and security.
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Drone attacks damage Kuwait International Airport’s radar system with no casualties
Kuwait International Airport was struck by multiple drone attacks, causing significant damage to the facility’s radar system but no injuries.
Civil aviation spokesperson Abdullah Al-Rajhi said emergency teams immediately moved to assess the situation and work toward restoring full operational readiness.
Authorities affirmed their commitment to coordinating with relevant entities to maintain the safety and security of civil aviation.
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UAE intercepts 20 missiles, 37 drones on March 28
The UAE air defence systems intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched from Iran on March 28, bringing the cumulative total since hostilities began to 398 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,872 drones intercepted.
The conflict has claimed the lives of two UAE armed forces members, a Moroccan civilian contractor, and eight civilians of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, and Indian nationality. A further 178 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 fully prepared to counter any threats to the country’s sovereignty, security, and stability.
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Gargash urges political solution for lasting regional security as UAE confronts Iranian aggression
UAE Presidential Advisor Anwar Gargash pushed back against what he described as media misinterpretation of the UAE’s positions, saying they must be understood in their proper context.
He said the UAE has been subjected to weeks of Iranian attacks targeting its infrastructure and threatening civilian lives, and is confronting them with steadfastness and efficiency, describing the defence of sovereignty as both an honour and a responsibility.
At the same time, Gargash affirmed the UAE’s belief that a political solution is essential to achieving lasting regional security, warning that temporary arrangements risk reproducing instability for decades to come.
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Third fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD as injury toll rises to six
Authorities confirmed a third fire broke out in the vicinity of the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi following debris from an intercepted ballistic missile, bringing the total number of injured to six after a Pakistani national sustained additional injuries.
All three fires have since been brought under control with cooling operations underway. The public was advised to rely only on official sources and avoid spreading unverified information.
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Drone attack on Oman’s Sohar port wounds worker and damages crane
Two drones struck Sohar port, injuring one expatriate worker with moderate injuries and causing limited damage to a crane. Oman condemned the attack and said it is taking all necessary measures to ensure the country’s security and the safety of its residents.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones
Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said its forces shot down three drones over the past several hours, according to a statement from military spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki.
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Five Indian nationals injured by missile debris near Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD economic zone
Authorities confirmed that five Indian nationals sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate after debris fell in the vicinity of the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) following the successful interception of a ballistic missile.
The public was advised to rely only on official sources and avoid spreading unverified information.
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Bahrain civil defence extinguishes fire at facility struck in Iranian attack
Bahrain’s Civil Defence announced it successfully put out a fire at a facility targeted in an Iranian strike, according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior.
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Kuwait National Guard downs six drones over secured sites in 24 hours
Kuwait’s National Guard said its task force shot down six drones over the past 24 hours at sites under its protection, as part of ongoing efforts to secure vital installations.
Spokesperson Brigadier General Dr. Jadaan Fadhel said the National Guard, in coordination with the army, police, and Kuwait Fire Force, remains on high alert and fully prepared to counter any threats to the country’s sovereignty and stability.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile targeting Riyadh region
Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said its forces shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the Riyadh region, according to a statement from the military’s spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki.
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UN establishes task force to secure humanitarian shipping through Strait of Hormuz
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has set up a dedicated task force to address navigation challenges in the Strait of Hormuz and protect the flow of humanitarian goods through the waterway.
The group will be led by the head of the UN Office for Project Services and will include representatives from trade, maritime, and commerce bodies, with room to expand further.
The task force will work on technical mechanisms to keep humanitarian cargo moving, with a particular focus on fertiliser trade and related materials, drawing on lessons from previous UN initiatives including the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the Yemen inspection mechanism.
Work will be carried out in consultation with relevant member states and in accordance with international law.
The Secretary-General has also tasked his personal envoy Jean Arnault with leading political dialogue with relevant parties, supported by the new task force, as part of broader efforts toward a comprehensive resolution to the conflict.
The UN warned that prolonged disruption to the strait – a critical artery for global energy and essential goods – could severely impact food security and agricultural production in the months ahead, with significant humanitarian consequences.
Officials said a successful outcome could build confidence in diplomatic efforts and open the door to wider political solutions in the region.
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Trump says Iran military operation is going “GREAT” ahead of Miami economics speech
US President Donald Trump declared that the military operation in Iran is “going GREAT,” while also announcing plans to deliver a major speech on economics in Miami, via a post on Truth Social.
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Arab Parliament condemns Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Arab states as violations of international law
Arab Parliament President Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi condemned Iran’s ongoing missile and drone strikes against multiple Arab countries, describing them as a “flagrant violation of all rules of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, and a direct threat to regional security and stability.”
He said the targeting of infrastructure and the resulting casualties demonstrate contempt for international humanitarian law and an intent to destabilise the region.
Al Yamahi held the Iranian regime fully accountable for the attacks and called on the international community to take an immediate and firm stance to halt what he described as Iran’s aggressive policies.
He reaffirmed the Arab Parliament’s full support for all legitimate measures taken by targeted Arab nations to defend their sovereignty and protect their people.
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