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US-Israel war on Iran: Trump pauses energy plant strikes for 10 days, Gulf countries intercept more missiles, drones, Day 28 latest
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Bahrain intercepts 154 missiles and 362 drones since start of Iranian attacks -
Israel strikes Iran’s primary missile and sea mine production facility in Yazd -
Gargash vows UAE’s resolve will not be broken by Iranian aggression -
Drone attack hits Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Port with no casualties reported -
India cuts fuel taxes and restricts exports to shield consumers from West Asia crisis -
Bahrain refers 14 defendants to court over alleged IRGC-linked espionage and sabotage plot -
Jordan condemns Iranian attack on UAE after debris kills two and wounds several others -
Saudi Arabia intercepts nine drones over eastern region -
Trump pauses energy plant strikes for 10 days at Iran’s request as talks progress -
US-Israel strikes on Iran: As it happened – a timeline of events
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Bahrain intercepts 154 missiles and 362 drones since start of Iranian attacks
Bahrain’s Defence Force said its air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 154 missiles and 362 drones since the start of what it described as Iranian aggression.
The military praised the readiness and performance of its personnel, saying their efforts provide reassurance that the kingdom’s skies remain protected.
Authorities urged the public to stay away from damaged sites and suspicious objects, avoid filming military operations or debris impact zones, and refrain from spreading rumours, directing people to follow official sources for updates and warnings.
The military reiterated that targeting civilian areas and private property with ballistic missiles and drones constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter.
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Israel strikes Iran’s primary missile and sea mine production facility in Yazd
Israeli forces struck what they described as the Iranian regime’s main facility for producing missiles and sea mines in Yazd.
The site was reportedly used for the planning, development, assembly, and storage of advanced missiles designed to be launched from cruise platforms, submarines, and helicopters against both moving and stationary maritime targets.
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Gargash vows UAE’s resolve will not be broken by Iranian aggression
UAE Presidential Advisor Anwar Gargash affirmed the country’s position remains firm and clearly articulated in the face of what he described as Iranian aggression, stating the UAE did not seek the conflict and made efforts to avoid it.
He said the attacks will not weaken the nation’s determination, and that maintaining a strong and credible presence across public platforms represents a significant achievement in the broader battle of narratives.
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Drone attack hits Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Port with no casualties reported
Kuwait Ports Authority said Shuwaikh Port was struck by a hostile drone attack overnight, resulting in material damage but no injuries.
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India cuts fuel taxes and restricts exports to shield consumers from West Asia crisis
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a reduction of ₹10 per litre in central excise duty on both petrol and diesel for domestic consumption, aiming to protect consumers from rising prices stemming from the West Asia crisis.
Alongside the cuts, export duties have been imposed on diesel at ₹21.5 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel at ₹29.5 per litre to ensure adequate domestic supply. Parliament has been notified of the changes.
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Bahrain refers 14 defendants to court over alleged IRGC-linked espionage and sabotage plot
Bahrain’s Attorney General has ordered 14 defendants across four cases to stand trial before the Criminal Court on charges of collaborating with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to carry out hostile acts against the kingdom.
The group includes several fugitives currently in Iran and a female defendant, with the cells having operated separately.
Charges include supporting hostile activities, financing such operations, receiving military training at IRGC camps, leaking classified defence information, spreading false information to incite public panic, and surveilling and photographing vital installations to assist future targeting.
Prosecutors said photos and data gathered by the defendants were sent to the IRGC and subsequently used to strike buildings and facilities inside Bahrain.
The Public Prosecution said some defendants offered detailed confessions during interrogations, and after reviewing witness testimony and technical evidence, concluded the charges were substantiated and ordered the defendants held in custody ahead of trial.
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Jordan condemns Iranian attack on UAE after debris kills two and wounds several others
Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Iran’s attack on the United Arab Emirates, which killed two people of Pakistani and Indian nationality and injured several others, including a Jordanian, an Emirati, and an Indian national, following falling debris in Abu Dhabi.
The ministry described the strikes as a flagrant violation of UAE sovereignty and a dangerous escalation threatening regional stability.
Jordan reaffirmed its full solidarity with the UAE and expressed support for all measures taken by Emirates authorities to protect their territory and people.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts nine drones over eastern region
Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said its forces shot down nine drones over the Eastern Region, according to a statement from the military’s spokesperson.
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Trump pauses energy plant strikes for 10 days at Iran’s request as talks progress
US President Donald Trump announced he is halting strikes on energy infrastructure for ten days at the request of the Iranian government, with the pause running until Monday, April 6, 2026 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Trump said via a post on Truth Social that, talks are “ongoing” and “going very well,” pushing back against what he called “erroneous statements” from “the Fake News Media.”
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