Dubai News Live Updates: Oil prices rise for third day as US-Israeli conflict with Iran expands
A black plume of smoke rises from a warehouse at the industrial area of Sharjah City in the United Arab Emirates following reports of Iranian strikes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (Photo/AP)
Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi Attack LIVE News Updates: 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.”
UAE resumes partial flight operations from Zayed International Airport: Abu Dhabi Airports late on Monday announced the partial resumption of flight operations from Zayed International Airport. The move is expected to provide relief to stranded passengers affected by regional airspace closures following the Iran–Israel war. Sharing a post on X, Abu Dhabi Airports said: “Abu Dhabi Airports confirm operations partially resumed at AUH as of Monday, 2 March 2026, in coordination with relevant authorities and airline partners. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for updates on flight schedules prior to travelling to the airport.”
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‘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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