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  • Published: Mon Mar 9, 2026, 7:12 AM

Day 10 of war: UAE mourns 2 martyred armed forces officers as Iranian attacks continue

By:Elizabeth GonzalesPoojaraj ManiyeriSupreeta Balasubramanian
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Key Events

Summary

  • Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader.
  • UAE injuries rose to 117 amid Iranian attacks. Air defences destroyed 12 ballistic missiles, and intercepted 17 drones.
  • UAE said two members of the armed forces were martyred in helicopter crash due to a 'technical malfunction' while 'performing national duty'.
  • Iran said that it would increase the frequency and scope of its missile attacks.
  • UAE's envoy to the UN said that the country will not attack Iran, and has urged de-escalation to the war in the region.
  • Oil prices have soared to settle at their highest since 2022 as G7 countries consider tapping into strategic petroleum reserves to limit inflation pressures from energy price increases.
  • The situation in Lebanon continues to intensify, with the death toll reaching 486 in strikes traded between Hezbollah and Israel. Almost 700,000 have been displaced in the conflict.
  • 12:37 AM, Mar 10, 2026

    Two officers dead as conflict continues

  • 12:35 AM, Mar 10, 2026

    Iran minister says first condition for a ceasefire is no further aggression

  • 12:21 AM, Mar 10, 2026

    Funerals of UAE Armed Forces officers martyred on March 10

  • 11:52 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE changes emergency alert sound during night hours

  • 11:34 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Trump says war against Iran is 'very complete,' CBS News reports

  • 11:16 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Qatari prime minister says Doha will resume full energy supply when conditions stabilise

  • 11:05 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Hezbollah official says missiles towards Israel were launched in retaliation for Khamenei killing

  • 11:05 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Saudi Arabia says intercepted 3 drones heading towards the Shaybah

  • 10:54 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Oman Sultan congratulates new Iran supreme leader

  • 10:51 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    UK Defence Attaché to the UAE explains partnership between the armed forces of the two nations

  • 10:28 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Bahrain minister says electricity, water production fully operational after Iranian drone attack

  • 10:28 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Iran commander says frequency, scope of missile launches to increase from now on: State media 

  • 10:15 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Hezbollah says targeted Israeli base near Tel Aviv with missiles

  • 10:15 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Pakistan navy launches shipping security operation amid Middle East tensions

  • 10:15 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Lebanon asks US to broker Israel peace talks to end fighting, Axios reports

  • 9:39 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    India orders increase in LPG production for domestic use

  • 9:32 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Trump reviewing 'all credible options' on oil prices

  • 9:25 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Oman's Muscat airport denies limiting private jets after reports

  • 9:18 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Lebanon says 486 killed by Israeli strikes since last Monday

  • 9:13 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Trump to hold press conference later

  • 9:05 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Iran President says economic resilience package issued to ensure supply of essential goods

    quote    Our top priority has always been the livelihood of the people.

    Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian

  • 8:47 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Air India, Air India Express plan to operate 32 non-scheduled UAE flights tomorrow

  • 8:45 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Pakistan government fuel allowances cut

  • 8:38 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Trump says 'nowhere near' deciding to send troops to Iran to secure nuclear stockpile

  • 8:35 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Kuwait asserts right to self-defence, condemns Iranian attacks

  • 8:25 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Pakistan schools to close for 2 weeks

  • 8:17 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Trump says Australia to grant asylum to some Iranian women footballers

  • 8:05 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Qatar offers condolences after 2 UAE armed forces members martyred

  • 8:00 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Erdogan says Turkey's main goal is to keep out of Iran war

  • 8:00 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Security of Indians in Gulf region

  • 7:43 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    US Democrats urge impartial probe of Iran school blast

  • 7:35 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Israel says killed head of Hezbollah unit in south Lebanon

  • 7:34 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE envoy to UN urges de-escalation of US-Israeli war with Iran

  • 7:24 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Pakistan Embassy in UAE releases outreach form for expats

  • 7:17 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE 'will not partake in any attacks' on Iran

  • 7:11 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Iran security chief says Strait of Hormuz unsafe as long as war goes on

  • 7:09 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    China's foreign minister calls for ceasefire in Gulf region

  • 7:07 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Kuwait restores power transmission line after damage caused by falling debris

  • 7:05 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Jordan says handled 234 reports of incidents related to falling shrapnel

  • 7:05 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Israeli fire kills priest in south Lebanon's Qlayaa

  • 6:51 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Iran FM says 'fully prepared' for potential US attacks on oil, nuclear sites

  • 6:43 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Macron says France, allies preparing 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

  • 6:37 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Lebanese president accuses Hezbollah of working towards 'collapse' of state for Iran

  • 6:36 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Bahrain holds trial for those accused of glorifying Iranian attacks

  • 6:21 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Kuwait Airways to operate flight from Amman to Saudi Arabia for residents

  • 6:17 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Jordan expresses condolences over death of two UAE armed forces members

  • 6:15 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Israel military says unaware of clash with Hezbollah on Syria border

  • 6:13 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    IEA called for joint release of emergency oil stocks at G7 online meeting, Japan says

  • 6:06 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Kuwait FM summons Iranian ambassador for second time amid attacks

  • 6:02 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE condemns 'treacherous' Iranian attack attempt in Turkey

  • 5:51 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Filipino Migrant Workers Office staff in Bahrain recalled for rude behaviour

  • 5:48 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Saudi Arabia releases footage of interceptions

  • 5:39 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE says 2 armed forces members martyred in helicopter crash

  • 5:35 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Croatia caps fuel prices as regional conflict disrupts global oil supply: PM

  • 5:24 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Hezbollah pledges allegiance to new Iran supreme leader

  • 5:21 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Qatar armed forces intercept 17 missiles, 6 drones from Iran

  • 5:18 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Germany's Merz concerned by rising energy prices amid regional conflict

  • 5:16 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    France, allies preparing 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Macron

  • 5:13 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    CBSE postpones Class 12 board exams in UAE, Middle East until March 16

  • 5:00 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Photos: Kuwait mourns two soldiers

  • 4:54 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Filipino seaman missing

  • 4:49 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Zelensky says 11 countries asked for Ukraine help in countering Iranian drones

  • 4:47 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    'Cyprus will not engage in military ops': President

  • 4:45 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    British finance minister to give economic response update on Middle East situation

  • 4:41 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Indian Embassy in Tehran advises nationals not to approach Iran land borders

  • 4:30 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Qatar intercepts missile attack

  • 4:23 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Iran Guardian Council says interim leadership council mandate has ended

  • 4:17 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Kuwait says morning fire in fuel tank caused by shrapnel from drone

  • 4:14 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Pakistani officials visit nationals injured by falling debris in Dubai

  • 4:09 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Turkey says Nato defences shot down second ballistic missile fired from Iran

  • 4:00 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Kuwait announces postponement of 'short exams'

  • 3:53 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Strike hits Iraq's Hashed base: Officials

  • 3:50 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Thousands gather in Tehran to pledge allegiance to new leader: AFP journalists

  • 3:47 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE destroys 12 ballistic missiles, intercepts 17 drones

  • 3:39 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE injuries rise to 117

  • 3:33 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    'No emergency about oil or gas supply': EU commission spokesperson

  • 3:26 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Israel says began 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran, Isfahan, southern Iran

  • 3:25 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Oman Air sets up additional service desk

  • 3:13 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    US suspends consulate services in south Turkey, orders non-essential staff to leave

  • 3:10 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Macron in Cyprus

  • 3:07 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    G7 finance minister to discuss Iran war

  • 2:51 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    BAPS Hindu Mandir closed 'until further notice'

  • 2:46 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Iran security chief says election of new leader caused US, Israel 'despair'

  • 2:45 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Indian Embassy denies claims of Indian deaths in Qatar

  • 2:39 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Two medics killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon

  • 2:35 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Global Village closed 'until further notice'

  • 2:19 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Iran accuses European countries of creating conditions for US, Israeli strikes

  • 2:13 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Lebanon postpones parliamentary elections by two years

  • 2:09 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Dubai Parks and Resorts 'currently closed'

  • 2:06 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    US, UK working together 'every single day': Starmer

  • 2:05 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Putin congratulates Mojtaba

  • 1:59 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    One killed in Israel: First responders

  • 1:55 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Jordanian citizens injured in UAE discharged from hospital

  • 1:43 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Bahrain Airport update

  • 1:31 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Blasts heard in Tel Aviv

  • 1:29 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    'Iranian forces did not target' these 3 countries: Baghaei

  • 1:24 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Iran's Baghaei responds on possibility of ceasefire

  • 1:18 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    'US after Iranian oil resources': Iran foreign ministry spokesperson

  • 1:16 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    India eases customs for cargo ships returning from Hormuz Strait

  • 1:10 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    EU's Von Der Leyen says 'people of Iran deserve freedom'

  • 1:00 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    New video suggests US responsible for deadly strike on Iranian elementary school

  • 12:46 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Explosions hit Tehran

  • 12:38 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    European stocks fall as energy prices soar

  • 12:34 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    After Israeli strikes

  • 12:24 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Cars line up at a gas station

  • 12:20 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Strike hits Beirut's southern suburbs

  • 12:10 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    EU calls oil, gas supply group meetings on Middle East

  • 12:07 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    Saudi condemns Iranian attacks

  • 12:04 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    G7 to discuss possible release of strategic oil reserves

  • 12:04 PM, Mar 09, 2026

    China opposes any targeting of new Iran leader

  • 11:54 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Possibility of better things ahead

  • 11:44 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    2 injured in Abu Dhabi

  • 11:37 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Bahrain fire now under control

  • 11:35 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Jordan condemns Iranian attacks in Saudi

  • 11:35 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Ain Dubai currently closed

  • 11:31 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Azerbaijan reopened its border crossings with Iran

  • 11:30 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Grief stops time in Tehran

  • 11:25 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    India to carry 50 flights

  • 11:18 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    European gas prices jump 30%

  • 11:17 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Decision on Iran's supreme leader an internal matter

  • 11:16 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    'Right to refuse sailing' privileges

  • 11:13 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Filipinos race to fill tanks

  • 11:11 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Turkey deploys six F-16s to Northern Cyprus

  • 11:10 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    US embassy in Qatar urges Americans to complete form

  • 11:07 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Pro-Iran factions in Iraq welcome new supreme leader

  • 11:05 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    IDF issues evacuation notices

  • 10:52 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Bahrain activates alarm siren

  • 10:50 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE firms resume full-scale operations

  • 10:48 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery

  • 10:43 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Some semblance of normalcy

  • 10:30 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Saudi intercepts 4 drones

  • 10:27 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Allowing Iranian ship to dock was 'right thing to do'

  • 10:24 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Saudi intercepts 3 drones 

  • 10:22 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Mass rallies across Iran

  • 10:16 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    'Safety and security of American citizens'

  • 10:14 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Bahrain's Bapco declares force majeure

  • 10:07 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Bangladesh shuts universities

  • 10:06 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Iranian strike on oil complex in Bahrain

  • 10:03 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Trump says new Iran leader won't last long

  • 9:59 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE actively intercepts drones

  • 9:48 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Fire breaks out in Bahrain's Maameer

  • 9:41 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Oil prices surge above $100

  • 9:30 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Dubai gold prices drop Dh10 per gram

  • 9:27 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Japan considering steps to cushion economy 

  • 9:21 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    'Timely choice'

  • 9:18 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Hezbollah fights Israeli forces who landed in east Lebanon

  • 9:16 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Saudi Arabia condemns 'reprehensible' Iranian attacks

  • 9:15 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Oil surges over 25%

  • 9:11 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Saudi intercepts drone

  • 9:08 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE gold market shifts

  • 9:07 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Bahrain's Bapco refinery under attack

  • 9:05 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Smoke rises from Bahrain's Bapco oil refinery

  • 9:04 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Thick smoke seen in Bahrain's Bapco oil refinery

  • 9:00 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE ready to deter any threat

  • 8:54 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE's faithful find comfort in Laylat Al Qadr late-night prayers

  • 8:50 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Announcement of Mojtaba as the new leader

  • 8:47 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    As concerns grow over fuel supplies

  • 8:43 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher

  • 8:42 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Bahrain seize loud vehicles

  • 8:39 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Indian refiners tumble as crude surges

  • 8:35 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    HRW accuses Israel of 'unlawfully' using white phosphorus

  • 8:32 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Rocket trails grace Israeli skies

  • 8:23 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Saudi intercepts drone

  • 8:21 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    China's Middle East envoy urges war de-escalation

  • 8:18 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Who is Mojtaba Khamenei?

  • 8:13 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    32 wounded in Bahrain

  • 8:10 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Oman Air facilitates return of over 97,000 passengers

    quote    Despite the temporary impact on a limited number of our regional destinations due to the closure of some airspaces, the vast majority of our international network — which spans Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa — is operating according to its usual schedule.

    Oman Air

  • 8:04 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Fujairah fire under control

  • 8:01 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    US National Guard solider dies

  • 7:59 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    South Korea to impose fuel price cap

  • 7:54 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Iran Guards pledges support to new leader

    quote    The election of the new Leader will make tolerable the bitter demise of the late Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khameni for the Iranian nation.

    Iran Guards

  • 7:51 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Aftermath of strikes

  • 7:49 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut

  • 7:44 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Bahrain activates alarm sirens

    quote    We urge citizens and residents to remain calm, head to the nearest safe location, and follow updates through official channels.

    Bahrain's Ministry of Interior

  • 7:43 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Israel strikes Iran's 'regime infrastructure'

  • 7:39 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Saudi intercepts drone attack targeting oil field

  • 7:37 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Qatar authorities seize 39 vehicles

  • 7:31 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Several injured in drone attack in Bahrain

  • 7:30 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Qatar arrests 313

  • 7:26 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Saudi issues clarification

  • 7:21 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Fujairah responds to fire

  • 7:19 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Khamenei's son Mojtaba is Iran's new supreme leader

  • 7:16 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    UAE currently dealing with missile threat

    quote    Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates.

    NCEMA

  • 7:14 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    Drone attack targets Iraq

  • 7:12 AM, Mar 09, 2026

    War enters Day 10