One person killed by missile attack on civilian car in Abu Dhabi One person was killed by a missile attack on a civilian car in the Al Bahyah area in Abu Dhabi, the UAE media office says.
US-Israeli air strike hits school in Iran, local media reports A US-Israeli air strike hit the Shahid Khomeini Boys’ School in the city of Khomein early Monday, Fars news reported, publishing photos showing heavy damage to part of the building. Mehr news agency quoted a deputy governor of Markazi province as saying the school was attacked without causing casualties, though several nearby houses were damaged. The Iranian Red Crescent also shared the images, describing them as an “airstrike on a school in Khomein.
Report: US fighter jets strike military targets near Chabahar American fighter jets struck military targets on a mountain near the Chabahar Free Trade Zone in southeastern Iran, according to a report by Voice of America’s Persian-language service. The report said intense explosions were heard in the area behind the zone following the strikes. The Chabahar Free Trade Zone is located in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province near the border with Pakistan.
Saudi Arabia reports drone interceptions over Riyadh, 55 shot down overnight Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said its air defences intercepted and destroyed 55 drones in the Eastern Province overnight. The ministry also said three drones were shot down over Riyadh and the Eastern regions. In a statement, the ministry’s official spokesperson said the drones were intercepted by Saudi air defences, adding that “all hostile targets were destroyed,” without providing further details.
Israel army says begun 'limited targeted ground operations' in southern Lebanon The Israeli military said on Monday it had begun what it described as "limited ground operations" in southern Lebanon. The military claimed the operations were against "key Hezbollah strongholds" in the area. Israeli strikes have killed 826 people in Lebanon since the war began, according to official Lebanese figures.
Can this US-Israeli war of choice on Iran be stopped? Submitted by Nelson Wong on Fri, 03/13/2026 - 18:54 Time is short. Every day the bombs fall, the risk of wider escalation grows, and the institutions preserving global peace are further eroded Members of Iran’s Red Crescent society walk near smoke plumes after an air strike on the Shahran oil refinery in northwestern Tehran on 8 March 2026 (AFP) On The bombs falling on Iran represent more than just another Middle Eastern conflict.
Morning update Good morning, Middle East Eye readers, Here are some of the latest key updates from the Iran war: Japan has started to release strategic oil reserves to combat surging fuel prices amid the ongoing US-Israeli attack on Iran. The UAE’s defence ministry says its air defence systems are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. US President Donald Trump is working to assemble a coalition of countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and is planning the seizure of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub, Axios reported.
UAE says air defence systems intercepting Iranian missiles and drones The United Arab Emirates' air defence systems were intercepting Iranian missiles and drones on Monday, the Gulf nation's defence ministry said. "UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran," the UAE ministry of defence posted on X. Earlier, Dubai authorities said a "drone-related incident" had sparked a fire near the airport and flights had been temporarily suspended.
Iran Red Crescent clinic damaged in Tehran after Israeli air strikes The Iranian Red Crescent Society said one of its clinics and an aid relief post in Tehran were damaged during the latest wave of air strikes on the city. Footage released by the group showed broken glass and damaged equipment scattered inside the facility. The damage followed reports of several explosions in Tehran after Israel said it had launched a new round of attacks on the capital.
Iran security chief warns of alleged 9/11-style plot to blame Tehran Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, said on Sunday that he had received information about an alleged plot to stage a 9/11-style attack and falsely blame it on Iran. "I’ve heard that the remaining members of Epstein’s network have devised a conspiracy to create an incident similar to 9/11 and blame Iran for it," he said on X. “Iran fundamentally opposes such terrorist schemes and has no war with the American people,” Larijani said.
Hezbollah claims missile attacks on Israeli tank and base Hezbollah on Monday said it targeted an Israeli Merkava tank north of the Khiam detention centre in southern Lebanon with a guided missile, claiming a direct hit. The group also said it struck a D9 bulldozer in the Taybeh project area and fired missiles at the Meron air operations command and control base in northern Israel. The group added that it launched rockets at a gathering of Israeli soldiers near the Khiam stadium.
UN peacekeepers fired upon during patrols in southern Lebanon UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) on Monday said three of its patrols were attacked and returned fire “in self-defence” and continued their patrols, with no injuries reported. Last week, a UN base came under artillery fire from the Israeli military, injuring three Ghanaian peacekeepers. Unifil has said it is investigating whether that was a deliberate targeting of UN personnel by Israeli forces.
US Officials say escort mission in Hormuz may take weeks Plans to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz could take weeks to implement, The New York Times reported, quoting White House officials. Official sources also assessed that the war with Iran could last four to six weeks, the report said. According to the report, the Revolutionary Guard may keep nuclear fuel as leverage in negotiations, while Iranian attacks on regional oil facilities followed earlier strikes on Iranian oil storage tanks.
Israeli strikes in south Lebanon kill 10, ministry says Lebanon’s Ministry of Health on Monday said Israeli raids on several towns in the south of the country killed 10 people and wounded 13 others. The ministry said the strikes targeted the towns of Qatrani, Majdal Selm and Aitaat as fighting continued along the Israel-Lebanon front.
Iran says Israel committed environmental crimes in Tehran Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Monday accused Israel of committing a crime against the environment after strikes hit fuel tanks in Tehran. “The bombing of fuel tanks in Tehran by Israel is a violation of international law and is an example of a crime against the environment,” Araghchi said. He warned that contamination of soil and groundwater could cause long-term damage, adding that Israel “must be punished for its war crimes".
Trump says US, Israel share similar war objectives President Donald Trump said the United States and Israel are largely aligned in their military objectives in the war with Iran, though he acknowledged the two allies may not have identical goals. “I think we have similar objectives, really, but could be a little bit different,” Trump said. “They have a lot of our weapons.
Video shows fire after drone incident near Dubai airport Video circulating online showed a fire burning near Dubai International Airport after what authorities described as a “drone incident". The Dubai Media Office said the incident affected a fuel tank near the airport. “Dubai Civil Defence teams are currently working to bring the fire under control,” the office said, adding that no further details were immediately available.
Saudi Arabia intercepts 37 drones in 90 minutes Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence on Monday said its forces intercepted 37 drones in the country’s eastern region within about 90 minutes. Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, denied that Tehran was behind recent attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, including the Ras Tanura refinery and attempted drone strikes on the Shaybah oilfield. “Iran is not the party responsible for these attacks, and if Iran had carried them out, it would have announced it,” he told Reuters.
Trump threatens treason charges over US media coverage of Iran war US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Iran was working “in close coordination with the Fake News Media” to spread AI-generated misinformation, including images of the USS Abraham Lincoln “burning uncontrollably. ” In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the reports were “knowingly FAKE”, adding that media outlets responsible “should be brought up on Charges for TREASON for the dissemination of false information. ” “The fact is, Iran is being decimated, and the only battles they 'win' are those that they create through AI, and are distributed by Corrupt Media Outlets.
Dubai says 'drone-related incident' ignites fire near airport The Dubai Media Office on Monday said that it responded to a fire following a “drone-related incident” near Dubai International Airport, which affected one of the fuel tanks. “Dubai Civil Defence teams are currently working to bring the fire under control,” the office said in a statement, without immediately providing further details about the incident. A drone incident in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) affected one of the fuel tanks.
