The United Arab Emirates has faced repeated missile and drone attacks from Iran, while Israel has continued airstrikes on southern Lebanon, raising fears of regional escalation.
Since the war began, Iranian forces have launched more than 1,900 missiles and drones at the UAE, targeting transport and oil infrastructure. On Monday, flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended after a fire broke out following a “drone-related incident.” A separate drone attack caused a fire at the port of Fujairah, one of the region’s largest oil storage facilities.
A rocket attack on a car in Abu Dhabi killed a Palestinian national, the city’s Media Office reported. Multiple attacks have disrupted operations at Dubai International Airport and damaged a luxury hotel in late February.
BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri said the UAE feels it “has been unjustly pulled into this war” and officials are furious. She added that residents worry about the long-term impact on the country, which has taken decades to become “a safe and prosperous” hub.
Meanwhile, Israel continued its strikes on Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces issued an urgent evacuation warning to residents in southern villages, including Arab al-Jal, as it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure. Lebanese state media reported early Tuesday that Israeli airstrikes hit three neighbourhoods in Beirut. Israel confirmed the strikes, describing them as an “additional wave” against Hezbollah terror infrastructure.
The escalating attacks in both the UAE and Lebanon underscore growing tensions in the Middle East and raise concerns about wider regional instability.
