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Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Highlights: UAE air defence Iran attack response is underway as the Ministry of Defence confirmed its systems are intercepting incoming missiles and drones, with authorities confirming that the loud explosions were linked to mid-air interceptions. “UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones”, the ministry said in a post on X.
Gulf Arab countries have raised concerns about Iranian strikes at the United Nations. Iranian drones and missile attacks have targeted several energy sites and civilian areas in the countries.
Kuwait’s ambassador, Naser Abdullah H. M. Alhayen, told the Geneva-based council, “We are seeing an existential threat to international and regional security. This aggressive approach is undermining international law and sovereignty.”
The UN human rights chief warned that the situation is dangerous. He said attacks on civilians must stop and added that deliberate strikes could be considered war crimes.
The UAE Defence Ministry has confirmed that a Moroccan civilian contractor with the United Arab Emirates’ armed forces was killed in Bahrain in an Iranian attack, Khaleej Times reported. Meanwhile, the power grid in Kuwait was disrupted by shrapnel from an air defence system, plunging parts of the country into darkness for several hours.
Here are the key developments in the past 24 hours
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Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: "UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones", the ministry said in a post on X.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsتتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من إيران وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الأصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة اعتراض كل من منظومات الدفاع الجوي للصواريخ البالستية، والمقاتلات للطائرات المسيرة والجوالة.
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 25, 2026
UAE air defences are… pic.twitter.com/9CvNxOcEpj
The Kuwait Defence Ministry said that a total of 20 ballistic missiles and nine hostile drones were detected by the country's air defence on March 25.
During a media briefing, Colonel Saud Al-Atwan, spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence, said, "13 missiles were intercepted and destroyed, while seven fell outside the threat zone without posing any danger."
(Khaleej Times)
On March 25, Air India and Air India Express together operated a total of 26 scheduled and non-scheduled flights.
#importantupdate
— Air India (@airindia) March 24, 2026
Air India and Air India Express will together operate a combined total of 26 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 25 March 2026.
To know more: https://t.co/0Aonr0y1yN
The Bahrain Defense Force announced that a total of 153 ballistic missiles and 331 Iranian drones have been intercepted by its air defenses since the beginning of the conflict.
Indigo flight operation schedule for March 26, 2026.
Travel Advisory
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) March 25, 2026
Due to the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East, there may be changes in the flight schedule. We strongly urge our customers to check their flight status at https://t.co/ll3K8Px1Ht before leaving for the airport.
Flights listed below are scheduled to… pic.twitter.com/UyYovDeuI3
Gulf Arab states told the UN Human Rights Council that they face an existential threat from Iran. They also condemned the attacks from Iranian forces on their infrastructure.
"We are seeing an existential threat to international and regional security. This aggressive approach is undermining international law and sovereignty," said Kuwait's ambassador Naser Abdullah H. M. Alhayen.
(Reuters)
Due to heavy rains and increased water flow in Suhaila Valley, Sharjah Police has announced a temporary closure of Al Awza Street (Suhaila) in Al Dhaid City.
(Gulf News)
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense said that it has intercepted a drone targeting its eastern province.
(Al Jazeera)
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has issued a warning amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. Speaking to the BBC, Fink said "If oil prices rise to $150 a barrel it could trigger global recession."
On Wednesday, Shanghai-based COSCO Shipping Lines informed its clients that it has resumed new bookings for general cargo shipments to several Middle Eastern countries, as per a Reuters report. These include the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq. COSCO Shipping Lines is one of the world’s largest container operators.
(Reuters)
The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued safety measures for hailstorms.
إجراءات السلامة أثناء سقوط حبات البرد pic.twitter.com/VPlK2c3zJ7
— وزارة الداخلية (@moiuae) March 25, 2026
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence spokesperson announced that a drone was intercepted in the eastern region and destroyed, reported Khaleej Times
Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones overnight while Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior advised citizens to relocate to safe locations after air raid sirens were activated.
In Lebanon, the Israel Defence Forces advised residents evacuate southern Beirut.
The global oil prices have been fluctuating ever since the war broke out and today was no exception.
They fell around 4% today on the prospect of a possible ceasefire alleviating the disruptions in supply from the key Middle East oil producing region.
This comes after reports that the US has sent Iran a 15-point peace plan to end the war between them.
Brent crude futures went down $4.89, or 4.7%, to $99.60 a barrel by 0335 GMT, after dropping to as low as $97.57. U.S.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell $3.54, or 3.8%, at $88.81 a barrel, after declining to $86.72.
Meanwhile, the power grid in Kuwait was disrupted by an air defence shrapnel, plunging parts of the country into darkness for several hours.
As the war enters 26th day today, the UAE Defence Ministry has confirmed that a Moroccan civilian contractor with the United Arab Emirates’ armed forces was killed in Bahrain in an Iranian attack, Khaleej Times reported.
With school education shifting online amid ongoing regional conflict, many parenst are concerned about school transportation: Many have decided to forego their places on buses for the next year while others ask if they will get a refund for the already-paid money.
The students on Monday (March 23) returned to online classes, a measure set to continue for two weeks until April 6.
A fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport has been targeted by drones, sparking a fire. However, no casualties have been reported, Reuters reported, citing Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority Wednesday. Emergency services were activated promptly, with firefighting teams put to acton to douse the flames.
Pakistan is ready to host talks between the US and Iran to settle the conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a post on X Tuesday.
"Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the WAR in Middle East, in the interest of peace and stability in region and beyond. Subject to concurrence by the US and Iran, Pakistan stands ready and honoured to be the host to facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks for a comprehensive settlement of the ongoing conflict," Sharif said.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsPakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the WAR in Middle East, in the interest of peace and stability in region and beyond. Subject to concurrence by the US and Iran, Pakistan stands ready and honoured to be the host to facilitate…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 24, 2026
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor Tuesday said President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and they discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.
Bahrain says its forces have intercepted 153 missiles and 301 drones since the start of the war.
Iran named a former Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander as the new secretary of the country's Supreme National Security Council on Tuesday, replacing Ali Larijani, who was killed in an airstrike. Iranian state television identified the new secretary as Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr.
Zolghadr reached the rank of brigadier general in the Guard. He had been serving as the secretary of Iran's Expediency Council.
AP
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country reserves the right to respond to any possible attack on its vital infrastructure.
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: PM Modi said, “Many ships from around the world are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, and a large number of Indian crew members are on board them, which is also a major concern for India. In such a difficult situation, it is necessary that from this Upper House of India’s Parliament, a united voice for peace and dialogue should go out to the entire world.”
He said that since the start of the war, he had held two rounds of phone conversations with the heads of state of most countries in West Asia.
“We are in continuous contact with all the Gulf countries, and we are also in touch with Iran, Israel, and the United States,” he added.
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: Addressing Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said, "South Asian war has impacted us all. I want to express government's stance on this war in front of the House and people of India. This war has been going on for over 3 weeks. It has created a serious fuel issue in the world. The situation in India is worrying too. This has impacted our ways of business..."
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | West Asia conflict | In Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi says, "...It has been more than 3 weeks since the war in West Asia started. The war has caused a serious energy crisis in the world. For India, too, this situation is concerning. The war has impacted our trade routes.… pic.twitter.com/OSqX2GwQ0P
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2026
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: Iranian media reports stated that US-Israeli strikes hit its two gas facilities and a pipeline. "As part of the ongoing attacks carried out by the Zionist and American enemy, the gas administration building and the gas pressure regulation station on Kaveh Street in Isfahan were targeted," said the Fars news agency.
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy denied reports of scheduled programmed power outages in the coming hours in several areas, in the coming hours, stating that the claims were "outdated and inaccurate".
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: The Israeli police said that the munition that hit Tel Aviv carried 100 kilograms of explosives, according to Channel 12.
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: Bahrain's Civil Defence extinguished a fire that engulfed a company facility following strikes launched by Iran. "Civil Defence extinguished a fire in a facility of a company as a result of the Iranian aggression. Relevant procedures were taken at the site," Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said in a post on X.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsCivil Defence extinguished a fire in a facility of a company as a result of the Iranian aggression. Relevant procedures were taken at the site. pic.twitter.com/J6heOaQoT5
— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) March 24, 2026
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: IRGC, according to Iranian media, said that strikes hit energy facilities in Isfahan and Khorramshahr, disrupting gas supply and causing a complete power outage.
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia and UAE are reportedly moving closer toward active involvement in the fight against Iran amid widening Middle East conflict, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: USS Abraham Lincoln flight operations are ongoing as part of Operation Epic Fury, with the US aircraft carrier continuing missions across regional waters.
Flight operations aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) continue in support of Operation Epic Fury, as the aircraft carrier sails across regional seas. pic.twitter.com/qb68B132ju
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 24, 2026
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: Amazon said its Amazon Web Services (AWS) region in Bahrain has “been disrupted” amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The disruption is due to a drone activity in the area, news agency Reuters reported an Amazon spokesperson as saying. The organisation said it is helping to migrate customers to alternate AWS regions while it recovers.
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy (MEW) took down seven power lines following damage from falling debris from air defence interceptions amid ongoing missile and drone attacks.
The ministry spokesperson, according to the Gulf News, said that the incident led to partial power outages in several areas.
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: The Saudi Ministry of Defence announced that the air defence systems intercepted and destroyed over eight drones in the eastern region.
المتحدث الرسمي لـ #_: اعتراض وتدمير مسيّرتين في المنطقة الشرقية.
— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 24, 2026
Dubai, UAE, Middle East News Live Updates: The Kuwait army, in a post on X, said that the air defences were confronting hostile missile and drone attacks, and confirmed the explosion sounds heard were the result of air defense systems intercepting the attacks. "Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks. The General Staff of the Army notes that if explosion sounds are heard, they are the result of air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks," the army said in a post on X.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsتتصدى حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الكويتية لهجمات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة معادية.
— KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي (@KuwaitArmyGHQ) March 24, 2026
تنوه رئاسة الأركان العامة للجيش أن أصوات الانفجارات إن سمعت فهي نتيجة اعتراض منظومات الدفاع الجوي للهجمات المعادية.
يرجى من الجميع التقيد بتعليمات الأمن والسلامة الصادرة عن الجهات المختصة.… pic.twitter.com/WmdPMnfZMV
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