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Dubai, UAE News Highlights: US President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration will continue to halt the war for next ten days, that means till April 6. The pause currently in place was set to expire today (Friday). Meanwhile, an Indian national is among two persons who tragically lost their lives following a ballistic missile interception over Abu Dhabi on Thursday, even as Iran-US-Israel war entered its 27th day. One Indian national is also injured in the incident.
Possible talks between US and Iran? There might be a possibility of talks between US and Iran. US on Thursday laid out 15-point peace plan to Iran via Pakistan. While Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged an indirect “exchange of messages” with the US, he denied that they amounted to negotiations. Instead, Iran outlined five conditions that must be met for any negotiations to take place.
At least 1,116 people have been killed and 3,229 others injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon since March 2, the Lebanese Ministry of Health reported Thursday. Of those, at least 121 were children and 42 were health workers, the Health Ministry said.
US’s 15-point plan vs Iran’s five: The plan included limits on Tehran’s defence capabilities, a cessation of support for proxies and an acknowledgement of Israel’s right to exist, the sources said, CNN reported. However, Iran, in response to the US’s plan, outlined five conditions for ending the war. It includes assurances that hostilities will not resume, compensation for war damages and reparations, and that the war should be concluded for all Iranian proxies throughout the region, which includes Israel’s attacks on Lebanon that target Hezbollah.
In attacks on Gulf nations, the UAE 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.
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At least 10 US service members were injured in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, a US official told CNN. No service members were killed.
At least two of the injured had shrapnel wounds considered not life threatening, and several other service members were “impacted,” though the nature of what happened to them was not immediately clear, another US official said.
A refueler tanker aircraft was also damaged, the first source said.
-CNN
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said the fire was “in a facility targeted by the Iranian aggression”, but did not provide further details.
On two earlier occasions this morning, the ministry issued warnings that attack alerts had been activated and people were advised to seek shelter and remain calm.
The Reuters news agency, citing an unnamed US official, is reporting that 12 US troops have been injured, two of them seriously, in an Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
Reuters said the latest casualties add to the more than 300 US military service members who have been wounded since the war on Iran started four weeks ago.
Earlier on Friday, the US military said 273 of the 300 wounded service members had returned to duty.
Thirteen US troops have been killed in the conflict so far, Reuters said.
The Kuwaiti National Guard says it shot down six drones in the past 24 hours.
The UAE's Defense Ministry has announced that its air defense systems are currently engaging incoming missiles and drones from Iran. The ministry confirmed that the sounds heard in various areas are a result of air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles and drones, as reported by Reuters.
An Iranian missile attack Friday wounded several US service members and damaged several planes at a base in Saudi Arabia, a United States official familiar with the situation said.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters, said the attack on Prince Sultan Air Base involved an Iranian missile and unmanned drones. It damaged several US refuelling aircraft. It was not clear how many troops were wounded or how severely.
Air India and Air India Express have scheduled a total of 36 flights to operate on March 28.
#importantupdate
— Air India (@airindia) March 27, 2026
Air India and Air India Express will together be operating 36 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 28 March
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The UAE defence ministry announced that its air defences intercepted six ballistic missiles and nine UAVs launched from Iran on Friday.
Since the beginning of the conflict, the UAE has dealt with a total of 378 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,835 UAVs.
UAE air defences engaged 6 ballistic missiles and 9 UAVs
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 27, 2026</blockquot
The UAE air defences systems on 27th March 2026 engaged 6 ballistic missiles and 9 UAVs launched from Iran.
Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 378 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise… pic.twitter.com/V7C96Nw8fV
Pilots' grouping ALPA India on Friday urged the civil aviation ministry and regulator DGCA to suspend flight operations into high-risk conflict zones till a centralised risk assessment is carried out amid the escalating West Asia crisis.
Stressing the need for having war-risk insurance, it also said the watchdog should mandate immediate disclosure and verification of valid insurance coverage, including war-risk clauses, for all crew operating into or near conflict zones.
The Middle East conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran has significantly disrupted flight operations, and airlines have curtailed their services.
In a letter to DGCA, Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) said commercial airlines do not possess the requisite intelligence, surveillance capabilities, or geopolitical risk assessment infrastructure necessary to adequately evaluate threats in active conflict environments. (PTI)
IndiGo has scheduled the below flights to operate tomorrow across West Asia.
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— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) March 27, 2026
To support customers in reaching their intended destinations, IndiGo has scheduled the below flights to operate tomorrow across the Middle East.
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"The government is active and responding to the evolving situation...We shall be on our toes...keep fiscal stance carefully managed...Situation in many countries is bad due to the West Asia war; in India, we are managing it well" says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Rajya Sabha. (PTI)
Sharjah Airport has issued an advisory asking all passengers to stay up to date on the latest flight information due to weather conditions that may affect some schedules. They have advised passengers to contact their airlines directly to verify the status of their flights before heading to the airport.
(Khaleej Times)
Kuwait says Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port infrastructure hit by drones and missiles, causing material damage, no casualties - Public Works Ministry (Reuters)
Kuwait's post authority said country's Shuwaikh Port was attacked by drones.
Qatar’s emergency services have issued a heightened security alert, sending screeching messages on phones across the country — the first in a week.
The alert asks people to stay indoors and away from windows, and suggests an incoming missile or drone.
–AlJazeera
Kuwait Port Authority said drone attacks targeted Shuwaikh Port, near Kuwait City, this morning.
In a statement, the authority said the attack caused “material damage” but no casualties.
-AlJazeera
Bahran’s Interior Ministry said alarm sirens have been activated in the country.
“Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm, head to the nearest safe location, and follow updates through official channels,” said the ministry.
Kuwait Air Defenses are intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks detected in the country's, Kuwait Army said in a statement early Friday, state media reported.
The army noted that any explosions heard in Kuwait are a result of successful interceptions of hostile attacks, the army said.
Kuwait Air Defenses are intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks detected in the country's, Kuwait Army said in a statement early Friday.Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday that the government chose to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel to provide consumers relief from high prices amid the West Asia war.
He lauded the move, saying the Narendra Modi government had two choices -- either to increase prices drastically for citizens or bear the brunt itself to protect the citizens.
"In keeping with his Government’s commitment of last 4 years since the conflict in Russia-Ukraine started, PM decided to take a hit on its own finances again to safeguard the Indian citizen," he said in a post on X.
"Government has taken a huge hit on it taxation revenues to ensure very high losses of oil companies (approximately 24 Rs/litre for petrol and 30 Rs/litre for diesel) at this time of sky high international prices are reduced. At the same time, export tax has been levied as international prices of petrol and diesel have skyrocketed and any refinery exporting to foreign nations will have to pay export tax."
International crude prices have gone through the roof in the last 1 month from around 70 dollars/barrel to around 122 dollars/barrel. Consequently, petrol and diesel prices for consumers have gone up all over the world. Prices have increased by around 30%-50% in South East Asian…
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) March 27, 2026
Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed 1,116 people and injured 3,229 others since March 2, the Lebanese Ministry of Health reported Thursday. Of those, at least 121 were children and 42 were health workers, the Health Ministry said.
-CNN
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have discussed regional and international developments during a meeting in Jeddah.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and examined the ongoing military escalation across the Middle East.
They also exchanged views on the latest updates regarding the Ukrainian crisis.
Kuwait’s National Guard says two drones have been shot down as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure security and protect vital sites.
Air defence systems are currently responding to a missile threat, the Sharjah Media Office has posted on its Instagram page.
Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a total of four additional drones in its eastern region, the ministry of defence has posted on X over the last two hours, and on the heels of multiple other interceptions announced by defence officials over the past 24 hours.
Kuwait is also confronting missile and drone attacks, the army has posted on X. It warned residents they might hear explosions from the interception, and to follow safety guidelines issued by the government.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry says that the country’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a meeting in Washington with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
The meeting reviewed the cooperation between Qatar and the US, and discussed ways to strengthen and develop it in the defence and security fields, in light of the developments taking place in the region.
Both sides also stressed the importance of continuing joint coordination and consultation to address regional challenges, in order to support security and stability at the regional and international levels, according to a statement from the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a total of four additional drones in its eastern region, the ministry of defence has posted on X over the last two hours, and on the heels of multiple other interceptions announced by defence officials over the past 24 hours.
Kuwait is also confronting missile and drone attacks, the army has posted on X. It warned residents they might hear explosions from the interception, and to follow safety guidelines issued by the government.
Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed a further two drones in its eastern region, the Defence Ministry says.
The Kuwaiti army has announced that it is responding to missile and drone attacks and has urged the public to adhere to the authorities’ safety and security instructions.
The military confirmed in a statement that any explosions heard across the country were the result of successful interceptions. Officials called for calm and emphasised the importance of following official guidance during the ongoing engagement.
The total number of people killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon since the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hezbollah war has risen to 1,116, with 3,229 wounded, Lebanon’s health ministry said Thursday. The death toll includes 121 children and 83 women. More than 1 million people have been displaced in Lebanon by the conflict.
The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired missiles across the border into Israel on March 2, two days after the US and Israel attacked Iran. Israel has since launched widespread airstrikes and a ground invasion of Lebanon.
(AP)
Iran on Thursdsay dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including strikes that hit a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, sparking a fire.
Iran's defiance came as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran and as the United States deployed paratroopers and more Marines to the region. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview on state TV that his government has not engaged in talks to end the war, "and we do not plan on any negotiations.”
(AP)
A day after Tehran dismissed US President Donald Trump’s 15-point ceasefire plan, the American leader claimed that Iran was “begging to make a deal,” and that he wasn’t the one pushing for negotiations. Earlier Thursday, Trump told Tehran to “ get serious soon ” on negotiating a deal to end the war.
Iran has been blocking ships it perceives as linked to the US and Israeli war effort from the Strait of Hormuz, but it's letting a trickle of others through the crucial waterway.
(AP)
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Iranians are great negotiators, but that he's not sure he's willing to make a deal with them to end the war.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Defence Ministry said it intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 drones fired from Iran on Thursday, Al Jazeera reported.
Shrapnel from one of the intercepted missiles killed two people, including an Indian and a Pakistani, in Abu Dhabi.
Iran allowed India and a number of other "friendly nations" including China and Russia to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said.
"We have permitted certain countries that we consider friendly to pass through (Strait of Hormuz). We allowed China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan to transit," Araghchi said, according to Iranian State TV.
At the same time, the Iranian foreign minister made it clear that ships linked to Iran's adversaries will not be allowed to transit through the strategic waterway.
(PTI)
Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed the deaths of two individuals, a Pakistani and an Indian national, after falling debris from a successfully intercepted ballistic missile on Sweihan Street caused casualties and property damage.
Earlier in the morning, officials reported that three others were injured and several vehicles were damaged. Emergency services were promptly on the scene.
(Gulf News)
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsفي إطار المتابعة المستمرة للحادث الذي تم الإعلان عنه سابقا والناجم عن سقوط شظايا إثر الاعتراض الناجح لصاروخ باليستي من قبل الدفاعات الجوية حيث أسفر عن مقتل شخصين من الجنسية الباكستانية و الهندية، وتعرض ثلاث أشخاص لإصابات تتراوح ما بين البليغة والمتوسطة من الجنسية الإماراتية،…
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) March 26, 2026
US President Donald Trump said Iranian negotiators were "begging" for a deal despite what he described as having been "militarily obliterated," rejecting Tehran's public stance that it is only reviewing Washington's proposal.
"They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won't be pretty," he said in a Truth Social post on Thursday.
The Pentagon is developing military options for a "final blow" in Iran that could include the use of ground forces and a massive bombing campaign, according to two US officials and two sources with knowledge.
(Axios)
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it began wave 82 of its operation against the US and Israel, Iran’s Tasnim news outlet reported.
According to the IRGC, its latest wave began at dawn today, which involved a widespread assault of drones and missiles against the military control centre of Israel’s command, as well as industries related to its nuclear infrastructure in the south of the Dead Sea.
(Al Jazeera)
The Israeli Army said one soldier was killed during its ongoing operation in southern Lebanon. In a statement on Telegram, the army said 21-year-old Ori Greenberg, a soldier from the Golani Brigade, was killed.
(Al Jazeera)
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy commander Alireza Tangsiri was targeted in Bandar Abbas, Israeli media reported, citing an official. The official said Tangsiri was responsible for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Dubai Media Office has urged residents and visitors to sidestep rumours and focus on verified information following a surge in false news circulating online, Gulf News reported.
In its latest advisory, the office confirmed that Dubai is operating as normal and warned the public not to be misled by fake news.
Two people were killed and three were injured after debris from an intercepted missile fell in Abu Dhabi, the city’s authorities said on Thursday.
The incident occured in Sweihan street, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.
"The incident resulted in the deaths of two unidentified individuals, three injuries, and damage to a number of cars. Further updates will be provided in due course. The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information."
Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in Sweihan street, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in the deaths of two unidentified individuals, three injuries, and damage to…
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) March 26, 2026
Missile alerts flashed across mobile phones in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday morning amid the escalating tensions, reported news agency AP . Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said it intercepted multiple drones over its oil-rich Eastern Province around the same time. Kuwait also reported efforts to counter incoming Iranian fire in the early hours of Thursday.
Bahrain activated its missile warning sirens, while the United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems were engaged in intercepting incoming threats.
Araghchi said that Tehran did not hold any talks with the United States and that his country does not plan to hold any negotiations “with the enemy”, contrary to the claims from Washington about ongoing engagement.
“No negotiations have happened with the enemy until now, and we do not plan on any negotiations,” Araghchi said in an interview with Iranian state TV.
The Ministry of Defence says that air defence forces are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks from Iran. It confirmed that the sounds heard in some areas of the country are those of interceptions of ballistic missiles and combat drones.
-Khaleej Times
An IDF soldier was seriously wounded by a Hezbollah mortar in southern Lebanon yesterday, the military announced, Times of Israel reported.
The mortar strike also lightly injured an officer and two other troops.
The Ministry of Defence in Saudi Arabia said that three drones has been intercepted and destroyed in the eastern part of the country. This comes after an initial round of interceptions an hour ago in the same region.
-Khaleej Times
Gulf nations carried on fending off attacks Thursday morning as regional strikes continue for a fourth week.
The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted drones and missiles from Iran on Thursday morning, assuring the public that “the sounds heard” are the country’s air defenses in action.
Kuwait issued a similar message, saying “any explosions that may be heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile targets.” It did not specify where the ongoing “missile and drone threats” were coming from.
Bahrain warned that sirens have been sounded, and instructed its residents to take shelter in “the nearest safe place.”
-CNN
Kuwaiti air defences are currently intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, state media reported on Thursday.
The General Staff of the Army noted that if explosion sounds are heard, they are the result of air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks.
عاجل | تتصدى حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الكويتية لهجمات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة معادية
— كويت نيوز - عاجل (@kuwaitnews_brk) March 26, 2026
• تنوه رئاسة الأركان العامة للجيش أن أصوات الانفجارات إن سمعت فهي نتيجة اعتراض منظومات الدفاع الجوي للهجمات المعادية
US on Wednesday shared a 15-point plan with Iran via Pakistan. The plan included limits on Tehran’s defence capabilities, a cessation of support for proxies and an acknowledgment of Israel’s right to exist, the sources said, CNN reported.
However, Iran, in reponse to US’ plan, outlined five conditions for ending the war. It includes assurances that hostilities will not resume, compensation for war damages and reparations, and that war should be concluded for all Iranian proxies throughout the region, which includes Israel’s attacks on Lebanon that are targeting Hezbollah.
UAE 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.
تتعامل 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
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