US-Iran war live: Everything UAE residents need to know

Qatar condemns renewed Iranian attacks on Kuwait

Qatar strongly condemned the renewed attacks by Iran on Kuwait, considering them a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a clear breach of international law, the UN Charter, and the principles of good neighborliness.

The Foreign Ministry affirmed that the continuation of these attacks represents a dangerous escalation that complicates efforts to contain tensions and undermines political and diplomatic initiatives aimed at achieving security and stability in the region, holding Iran full legal responsibility for the attacks and their consequences.

Qatar reaffirmed its full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all legitimate measures Kuwait takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

The ministry stressed the necessity of an immediate and complete halt to all military actions and attacks threatening regional security and stability, and called for refraining from anything that would widen the scope of escalation, urging a serious return to dialogue and negotiations, and commitment to what has been achieved through diplomatic efforts and understandings.

Kuwait condemns repeated Iranian attacks, latest early Thursday

Kuwait strongly condemned and denounced repeated Iranian attacks on the country, the latest occurring early Thursday.

The Foreign Ministry said the continued attacks constitute a grave breach of Kuwait’s sovereignty and a direct threat to its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents, as well as a flagrant violation of international law, the UN Charter, and UN Security Council Resolution 2817.

It said the attacks reflect an aggressive stance and serious escalation that jeopardizes regional security and stability while systematically undermining diplomatic de-escalation efforts.

The ministry reiterated Kuwait’s full right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, and territory, and to defend its vital facilities against any aggression or threat, under Article 51 of the UN Charter and international law.

UAE president, Trump discuss ties, regional developments in call

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, during which the two discussed various aspects of UAE-US cooperation and ways to further strengthen ties in support of mutual interests.

They also exchanged views on issues of shared concern, particularly developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to address them.

Kuwait air defences confront new Iranian missile, drone attacks on Thursday

Kuwait’s General Staff of the Army said its air defences confronted hostile missile and drone attacks following what it called sinful Iranian aggression.

It said any explosion sounds heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting the attacks, and asked everyone to follow the security and safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.

UAE condemns Iranian attack on Saudi carrier “Sidr” that killed crew

The UAE strongly condemned an Iranian attack on the Saudi carrier “Sidr” as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in the deaths of a number of crew members.

The Foreign Ministry said the attack poses a grave threat to the safety and security of international navigation and represents a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the stability of one of the world’s most critical waterways.

The UAE expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and full support for all measures to safeguard the security of its vessels and national interests, and to ensure freedom of navigation in regional and international waters.

The ministry said the attack is a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which affirms freedom of navigation and rejects the targeting of commercial vessels or the obstruction of international maritime routes, adding that targeting commercial shipping and using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool of economic coercion or blackmail are unacceptable acts that directly threaten regional stability, global energy security, and the safety of international trade.

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait”

President Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait,” saying that now that the US has it under control, the change would make it “hotter than ever before,” much like America itself.

IRGC claims strikes on US Ali al-Salem base in Kuwait

Iran’s IRGC said in a statement early Wednesday that it carried out missile and drone strikes on the US Ali al-Salem base in Kuwait, claiming to have destroyed the command post, drone facilities, and several drones.

It described the operation as retaliation for a US airstrike on a residential home in Sirik, Hormozgan Province, which it said killed four civilians, including a child, and injured dozens more.

Iranian Red Crescent asks ICC to probe US strike on wedding

The Iranian Red Crescent Society submitted a letter to the International Criminal Court’s Office of the Prosecutor requesting review of an alleged attack by US forces on a wedding ceremony in Kuhestak, Sirik County, Hormozgan Province, saying it occurred around 9:30 p.m. local time.

It said the attack has so far killed at least four people and injured approximately 67 others, with the death toll potentially rising given the critical condition of some victims, and that final figures would be shared once medical and field documentation is complete.

Citing international humanitarian law, the letter noted that the principle of distinction between civilians and combatants under Article 48 of Additional Protocol I requires parties to armed conflict to direct operations only at military objectives, and that Article 51 prohibits attacks on civilians and indiscriminate strikes.

It also referenced the principle of proportionality, which bars attacks expected to cause civilian harm disproportionate to anticipated military advantage, and Article 57’s requirement to take feasible precautions to verify targets and minimize civilian harm.

Under the Rome Statute’s Article 8, the Red Crescent said intentionally directing attacks at civilians or civilian objects not constituting military targets could amount to war crimes where legal elements are met, and that knowingly launching an attack causing clearly excessive civilian harm relative to anticipated military gain could give rise to individual criminal responsibility.

It said an independent investigation would need to determine whether the wedding venue was civilian in nature, whether any lawful military objective was present, and whether the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution were respected.

The organization asked the ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor to register and assess the incident, examine the circumstances and manner of the attack, evaluate compliance with the relevant IHL principles, help preserve evidence from deterioration or loss, and take any appropriate action within its jurisdiction.

The letter, dated September 2, 2026, was signed by Dr. Pir Hossein Kolivand, president of the Iranian Red Crescent Society and its National Committee on Humanitarian Law, who said the organization remains ready to share lawful documentation on the incident’s humanitarian impact and reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.

Qatar strongly condemns renewed Iranian attacks on Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait

Qatar strongly condemned the renewed attacks by Iran on Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait, calling them a flagrant violation of the targeted countries’ sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a blatant breach of international law, the UN Charter, and the principles of good neighborliness.

The Foreign Ministry described the continued attacks as a dangerous escalation that could complicate de-escalation efforts and undermine diplomatic initiatives aimed at restoring regional security and stability, holding Iran fully and legally responsible.

Qatar reaffirmed its full solidarity with its neighboring countries and support for all legitimate measures taken to safeguard their sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

The ministry called for an immediate and complete halt to all military actions and attacks threatening regional security, urging all sides to avoid steps that could widen the conflict and to return to dialogue, negotiations, and adherence to diplomatically reached understandings.

Kuwait extinguishes fire after drone hits residential complex

Kuwait’s Public Fire Force said firefighting teams contained a fire at a residential complex in the capital after it was struck by an enemy drone at dawn on Wednesday.

Spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammed Badar Ibrahim said teams from the Al Helali and Al Madeenah centres responded immediately and brought the fire under control, with no injuries reported and damage limited to property.

CENTCOM completes new strikes on IRGC targets

US Central Command said it completed a wave of strikes against Iranian military targets on September 1, hitting IRGC air defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, mine-laying capabilities, and communications sites.

CENTCOM said the strikes followed recent attempted IRGC attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and on American service members.

It noted that more than 50,000 US service members remain deployed across the Middle East, staying vigilant, lethal, and ready to carry out operations as directed by the Commander in Chief.

Iran: US strike on wedding in Kuhestak kills, wounds 50

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said a residential home in Kuhestak, Sirik, was struck overnight while families celebrated a wedding, leaving more than 50 people killed or wounded.

He linked the strike to a broader pattern of what he called US atrocities in Minab, Lamerd, Qeshm and elsewhere, including strikes on military targets he said were carried out under deceptive justifications.

He warned that normalising bombing is more dangerous than the bombing itself, and that converting silence into legitimacy is more dangerous than silence alone. Baqaei said Iran will respond firmly to what he called these savage crimes, and cautioned that governments and international institutions staying silent or seeking to justify such acts are not being neutral, warning that whitewashing unlawful attacks for political convenience erases the line between condemning a crime and normalising it.

He added that those silent today will not be spared the consequences tomorrow, since turning a blind eye to injustice only emboldens perpetrators.

Bahrain says it intercepted new Iranian strikes on Wednesday

Bahrain’s Defence Force said Iran is continuing a systematic pattern of hostility through attacks targeting civilians in the kingdom.

It said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a number of Iranian strikes on Wednesday, September 2, and affirmed that all its forces remain at the highest level of readiness to defend the country.

The Defence Force urged the public to remain cautious and avoid approaching any strange or suspicious debris from the attack, reporting it immediately, and said the Royal Field Engineering Unit is fully ready to safely handle such material to ensure public safety.

It reiterated that deliberately using rockets and drones to target civilians is a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, and expressed pride in its forces’ readiness and vigilance in performing their national duty.

Kuwait air defences engaging new missile, drone threats

Kuwait’s General Staff of the Armed Forces said its air defences are actively engaging missile and drone threats amid the ongoing Iranian aggression.

It said any explosion sounds heard are the result of ongoing interception operations, and urged the public to remain calm and follow safety and security instructions issued by relevant authorities.

US embassy issues security alert for Americans in UAE amid regional tensions

The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate General in Dubai issued a security alert citing ongoing Middle East tensions and the potential for unforeseen escalation. It warned Americans in the region to remain vigilant and prepared for possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions, advising them to check flight status directly with airlines or via the Abu Dhabi and Dubai airport websites.

The alert noted that US diplomatic facilities, including those outside the Middle East, have been targeted, and warned that Iran and its supporters may target other US interests, businesses, and institutions worldwide. It said consular assistance remains available through the US Citizen Services Navigator, though only limited non-immigrant visa appointments are being offered and immigrant visa services remain suspended.

Americans were urged to enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, review the UAE travel advisory, and take precautions in case of an aerial attack, including staying away from windows and monitoring official channels for guidance. The alert also advised keeping phones charged with emergency numbers saved, avoiding demonstrations and heavy police presence, staying alert near US-associated locations, and maintaining a low profile. Emergency contacts include UAE’s 999 line, the embassy and consulate’s emergency numbers, and the State Department’s Consular Affairs Call Center.