Loud explosion heard in Dubai: Report A loud explosion was heard in Dubai on Saturday evening, AFP journalists reported, while Iran continued to launch missiles and drones at targets across the Gulf. The Emirates had earlier reported "incoming missile and drone threats from Iran".
Israeli army orders forced evacuation order for remaining residents of Beirut's south suburbs The Israeli military on Saturday reiterated its forced evacuation order for the remaining residents of Beirut's southern suburbs. "Urgent warning to residents of Beirut's southern suburbs, especially those who have not yet evacuated the area. We reiterate -- save your lives and evacuate your homes immediately," Arabic-language spokesman for the military Avichay Adraee said on X.
UAE president: Nation is in a 'time of war' UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared that the nation is in a "time of war". The statement marks his first public comments since the US-Israeli attack on Iran began last week. Mohammed bin Zayed said the UAE has "thick skin and bitter flesh - we are no easy prey".
US begins using British bases to target Iran's missile sites Britain's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that the "United States has started using British bases for specific defensive operations to prevent Iran firing missiles into the region, which is putting British lives at risk". It said Royal Air Force jets are continuing to be involved in defensive operations throughout the region "in defence of British interests and allies".
IRGC says it launched attack on US base in Bahrain The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had launched an attack on the "US base in Juffair, Bahrain, with solid- and liquid-fueled missiles". The IRGC said the strike was in response to a US attack on a desalination plant in Iran's Qeshm, which Iranian officials earlier said had disrupted the water supply to 30 villages.
Trump: US destroyed 42 Iranian navy ships US President Donald Trump said US strikes had destroyed 42 Iranian naval vessels and much of Iran’s air power and telecommunications systems. He also said US strikes had targeted facilities linked to Iran’s nuclear programme.
Israel says it destroyed 16 IRGC aircraft The Israeli military has said it destroyed sixteen aircraft belonging to the IRGC's Quds Force in overnight strikes on Iran. The army said it had carried out a "broad wave of attacks" across the Iranian capital. The IRGC's Quds Force is tasked with carrying out operations beyond Iran's borders.
Gaza hit by food shortages and price hikes after Israel shuts crossings Submitted by Ahmed Dremly on Sat, 03/07/2026 - 12:58 Panic spreads as families rush to markets to stock up amid fears of famine returning A Palestinian family breaks their Ramadan fast in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, 26 February 2026 (AFP/Eyad Baba) Off As the US-Israel war on Iran began last week and Gaza’s crossings were shut, panic spread through the densely populated enclave, raising fears of a famine returning. Palestinians rushed to markets to stock up on essentials, as soaring prices and shortages of key items, particularly vegetables, signalled the impact of the closures. Gaza depends almost entirely on border crossings for the entry of food and essential goods, meaning any sudden closure is quickly reflected in local markets and household budgets.
IRGC says it attacked Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has targeted a Marshall islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf. In a statement it said: "An oil tanker with the trade name ‘Louise P’ with the flag of the Marshall Islands, one of the assets of the terrorist America, was hit by a drone in the middle of the Persian Gulf. " The British Maritime Safety Organisation (UKMTO) has said it is investigating a report of a maritime incident ten nautical miles north of Jubail in Saudi Arabia.
Erdogan tells UK's Starmer more can be done for diplomatic solution Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has spoken over the phone with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In the call, according to the Turkish government, Erdogan said more could be done to encourage a diplomatic solution to the US-Israeli attack on Iran. Erdogan said Turkey was monitoring the situation in Iran and said that its peace efforts were ongoing.
Three US bombers land at airbase in Britain Three US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers have landed at the Royal Air Force Fairford base in Gloucestershire, southern England, as the Pentagon prepares for a new "surge" in strikes against Iran. A B-1 bomber arrived at the British airbase on Friday evening, with two more landing on Saturday morning. Gloucestershire is expected to see a further stream of US aircraft arriving in the coming week.
Israeli attacks kill at least 41 in Lebanese town of Nabi Chit The number of people killed in Israeli air and ground attacks on the town of Nabi Chit in Lebanon's eastern Beqaa Valley has risen to 41, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The ministry added that a further 40 people were injured.
Israel orders forced displacement of residents in Lebanese coastal city The Israeli military has issued a forced displacement order for some residents in the coastal city of Tyre in Lebanon. The statement claimed that six buildings which the military plans to attack belong to Hezbollah.
US bombers land in Britain as Pentagon prepares 'surge' in Iran strikes Submitted by Imran Mulla on Sat, 03/07/2026 - 10:06 Three US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers arrive at Royal Air Force Fairford base in Gloucestershire A US Air Force C-5 Galaxy sits on the runway at RAF Fairford in southwest England shortly after sunrise on 7 March 2026 (AFP) Off Three US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers have landed at the Royal Air Force Fairford base in Gloucestershire, southern England, as the Pentagon prepares for a new "surge" in strikes against Iran . A B-1 bomber arrived at the British airbase on Friday evening, with two more landing on Saturday morning. Gloucestershire is expected to see a further stream of US aircraft arriving in the coming week.
Trump says Iran 'will be hit very hard' on Saturday US President Donald Trump has threatened that Iran "will be hit very hard" in a statement posted on his Truth Social platform. Trump claimed Iran has "surrendered" to its Middle East neighbours, after the Iranian government said it would not attack them unless their territory is used to attack Iran. Trump argued "this promise was only made because of the relentless U.
Iran hits UAE's al-Dhafra airbase, Iranian media says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) navy has launched a drone attack on the al-Dhafra airbase in the UAE, according to the Iranian Tasnim news agency. The report said a US satellite communication centre was hit, along with early warning and fire control radars. The UAE government has not commented on the matter.
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait discuss military cooperation Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, held a phone call on Friday evening with Kuwait's minister of defence, Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah. The Kuwaiti government said the conversation focused on military and defence cooperation.
Dubai airport partially resumes services after drone attack Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, has announced it is partially resuming services. This comes after the airport suspended operations earlier on Saturday after being struck by a drone. The source of the drone was not immediately clear.
Iran war: Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest updates from the US-Israeli war on Iran, now in its eighth day: Israel and the United States continued bombing Iran overnight, with air strikes reported in Tehran and Isfahan on Saturday. According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, the US and Israel have so far targeted 6,668 civilian facilities across the country, including 5,535 residential units, 1,041 commercial units, 14 medical centres, 65 schools, and 13 centres affiliated with the Iranian Red Crescent. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to “neighbouring countries” on Saturday and said a temporary leadership council had decided to suspend attacks against them, unless Iran itself was attacked from their territory.
Israeli raids kill 12 as Lebanon displacement crosses 95,000 At least 12 people were killed and 33 wounded in Israeli air raids on the town of Nabi Chit in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The strikes come amid escalating cross-border fighting linked to the wider regional conflict. Lebanese officials say more than 200 people have been killed in the country since the conflict began, while about 95,000 have been displaced.
