Dubai News Live Updates: UAE intercepts missiles, drones; 3 dead, 68 injured
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Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi Attack LIVE News Updates: The Ministry of Defence said the UAE’s air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 148 drones. Since the attack began, 174 ballistic missiles have been detected, with 161 destroyed and 13 falling into the sea. Of 689 drones identified, 645 were intercepted while 44 landed within the country. All eight cruise missiles detected during the broader assault were neutralised, though some caused collateral damage. Authorities confirmed three fatalities and 68 minor injuries. The ministry said explosions heard across parts of the country were linked to missile and drone interceptions, which resulted in minor to moderate damage to civilian property.
UAE’s Etihad, Emirates flight suspension: Flights operated by Emirates to and from Dubai will remain suspended until 11.59 pm UAE time on March 4 as widespread airspace closures continue to disrupt regional travel amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Similarly, Etihad Airways has halted all scheduled commercial services to and from Abu Dhabi until March 5. Both carriers have advised passengers not to head to the airport unless they have been directly contacted and instructed to travel.
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US urges Americans to depart from 13 Middle Eastern nations: The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio early Tuesday urged American citizens to depart immediately from Middle Eastern nations, including Iran, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Gaza, West Bank, United Arab Emirates, via commercial means, citing “serious safety risks”. Taking to X, the Assistant Secretary at the US State Department, Mora Namdar, wrote: “The @SecRubio @StateDept urges Americans to DEPART NOW from the countries below using available commercial transportation, due to serious safety risks. Americans who need State Department assistance arranging to depart via commercial means, CALL US 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada). ENROLL in http://step.state.gov to get the latest security updates from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.”
‘Iran ignored Washington’s warning,’ says Trump: US President Donald Trump, in his address during the Medal of Honour ceremony at the White House on Monday, said that Iran ignored Washington’s warning not to restart its nuclear program and added that America’s objectives in the conflict are “clear” which includes destroying Tehran’s nuclear capabilities, ending its nuclear ambitions and wrecking its navy.
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