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WorldGulf states report Iranian missile attacks and interceptions after Tehran vows retaliation
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Several Gulf Arab states said they were targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday after Tehran pledged to retaliate against U.S. and Israeli strikes. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Jordan and…
WorldIranian missiles hit UAE; one killed in Abu Dhabi, explosions reported in Dubai
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. At least one person was killed in Abu Dhabi on Saturday and explosions…
WorldIranian cities see panic and travel rush after reported U.S.-Israel attack
Tehran, Iran. Long queues formed at gas stations and some Iranians began leaving cities in search of safety,…
WorldIranians queue for fuel and leave cities amid reported U.S. and Israeli strikes
Tehran, Iran. Long queues formed at petrol stations and some Iranians began leaving cities on Saturday amid fear…
WorldQatar and Bahrain report intercepting missiles as Iran launches new wave toward Israel
Doha, Qatar. Qatar’s defence ministry said it downed all missiles targeting the country in a second wave of…
WorldUS and Israel targeted Iran’s leaders in Saturday strikes, Israeli official says
Jerusalem, Israel. The United States and Israel targeted Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian…
WorldAirlines cancel and suspend Middle East flights after strikes on Iran and missile threat alerts in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Some residents received phone alerts on Saturday instructing them to shelter in the…
WorldAirlines suspend Middle East flights after U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran
Tehran, Iran. Global airlines suspended flights across the Middle East on Saturday after the United States and Israel…
WorldEU’s Kaja Kallas warns of perilous Middle East developments, says bloc coordinating with Arab partners
Brussels, Belgium. European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned on Saturday that the latest developments across the…
WorldUAE reports one dead after intercepting Iranian missiles; Qatar says it downed missiles over Doha
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. One person was killed in Abu Dhabi after the United Arab Emirates intercepted…
WorldTrump says U.S. began major combat operations in Iran under operation “EPIC FURY”
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had begun “major combat…