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  • Published: Wed Mar 11, 2026, 7:03 AM

Day 12 of war: Drone crash near DXB injures 4; IEA to release 400 million barrels

By:Yasmin HusseinBahni BandyopadhyaySupreeta BalasubramanianMeher Dhanjal
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Key Events

Summary

  • Iranian strikes on GCC countries continued on Thursday, with interceptions heard, drones struck down in UAE, fuel tanks struck in Oman, and other strikes in Gulf nations.
  • The IEA said its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves — the biggest such release ever — to ease the impact of the Middle East war.
  • The UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for Iran to immediately halt its attacks on Gulf states, including UAE.
  • Two drones fell near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday morning, injuring 4. A fire at Abu Dhabi's old airport was contained after a successful interception.
  • In the early hours of Thursday, a drone fell on a building in Dubai's Creek Harbour. The building was evacuated, and authorities have brought a minor fire in it under control.
  • 5:00 AM, Mar 12, 2026

    Day 12 of Iran war: Injuries rise in UAE, global authorities deal with fuel fallout

  • 4:56 AM, Mar 12, 2026

    Situation safe, UAE authorities confirm after emergency alert

  • 4:31 AM, Mar 12, 2026

    Potential missile threat 

  • 3:50 AM, Mar 12, 2026

    UAE air defences engage 6 ballistic missiles, 7 cruise missiles, 39 UAVs from Iran on March 11

  • 3:26 AM, Mar 12, 2026

    Situation under control in Dubai's Creek Harbour

  • 3:11 AM, Mar 12, 2026

    Fire in Dubai building brought under control

  • 2:50 AM, Mar 12, 2026

    Drone falls on building in Dubai, residents being evacuated

  • 12:06 AM, Mar 12, 2026

    UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

  • 11:39 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Series of heavy strikes hit south Beirut: AFP, state media

  • 11:20 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Iran FM says bank bombed

  • 11:01 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    'UAE does not want this conflict': UAE ambassador speaks at UN

  • 10:22 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    UAE ministry says situation now safe

  • 10:06 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Some UAE residents receive alerts as air defence forces respond to drone threats

  • 9:44 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    G7 leaders to stay in close contact over Gulf crisis in coming weeks, Meloni says

  • 9:39 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Trump vows 'great safety' for oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

  • 9:17 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Dubai Police warn against spreading rumours

  • 9:15 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Trump, asked if oil firms should use Strait of Hormuz, says 'they should'

  • 9:15 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Indigo flights on March 12

  • 8:41 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Ukrainian anti-drone teams working in Qatar, UAE, Saudi: Kyiv

  • 8:25 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Oman ministry says no disruption to oil, supply levels remain normal in country

  • 8:19 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Macron says 'no confirmation' Iranian mines in Strait of Hormuz

  • 8:12 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Iran hacking group claims attack on US medical company

  • 8:08 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    India says 'deplores' strikes on commercial ships during conflict after attack on Thai ship in Strait of Hormuz 

  • 7:52 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: Report

  • 7:42 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Abu Dhabi controls fire at old airport after successful interception; no injuries

  • 7:31 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    US military warns of possible strikes on Iran's civilian ports

  • 7:15 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Spain withdraws ambassador to Israel

  • 7:14 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    UAE intensifies monitoring, daily inspections of retail stores to prevent price hikes

  • 6:50 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    South Korea to release 22.46 million barrels of oil reserves as part of IEA collective

  • 6:45 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    UK joins IEA oil reserve release with 13.5 million barrels

  • 6:40 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Work on Wynn Al Marjan resumes after a short pause

  • 6:21 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    IEA says member countries to release 400 million barrels from oil reserves

  • 6:17 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Iran Guards warn of 'war of attrition' with US, Israel 

  • 6:17 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Oman says 'on high alert' to defend against attacks

  • 6:04 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Macron calls for Hezbollah to cease attacks, Israel to 'exercise restraint'

    quote    Respecting international law means protecting civilian populations.

    Emmanuel Macron, President of France

  • 5:56 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Drones hit Oman fuel tanks

  • 5:52 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Germany relocates missions in Iran, Iraq

  • 5:47 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Hamas says hopes new Iran leader will 'defeat Israeli-American aggression'

  • 5:42 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Swiss close Tehran embassy

  • 5:33 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Air France extends flight suspension

  • 5:23 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Iran women footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia

  • 5:15 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    UAE pharmaceutical market stable

  • 5:08 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says

  • 5:08 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Attacks on Tehran

  • 4:45 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    UAE diplomat slams Iranian attacks on civilian facilities

    quote    Iran is lying when it claims to be targeting US military bases in the Gulf; for the numbers of missiles and drones reveal a different truth. The attacks strike civilian infrastructure and vital facilities without regard for civilians and the innocent. We thank God for the efficiency of our national capabilities in repelling these treacherous attacks.

    Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President

  • 4:27 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Qatar intercepts missile

  • 4:15 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Qatar says local stock of goods unaffected

  • 4:08 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Qatar issues alert

  • 4:04 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Travel update from Emirates

  • 3:56 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Putin calls Sheikh Mohamed

  • 3:48 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Free entry at UAE attractions amid war

  • 3:48 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Air defence interception operations in Dubai

  • 3:25 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Thai vessel catches fire

  • 3:11 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    UAE authorities warn against fake AI content

  • 2:20 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Airspace closure continues in Bahrain

  • 2:17 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    'He always said he wants to die a martyr': Father of fallen UAE pilot

  • 2:06 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz: Thai navy

  • 2:01 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    UAE National Orchestra honours nation's defenders

  • 1:56 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Qatar tackles missiles

  • 1:52 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Italy PM condemns Iran school strike

  • 1:40 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    High security alert in Qatar

  • 1:20 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Drone attacks in Oman

  • 1:12 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Missile threat in UAE

  • 1:10 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Abu Dhabi tackles price rise

  • 1:02 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Bahrain continues to tackle Iranian attacks

  • 12:47 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Iran's new leader lightly wounded: Israel

  • 12:45 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Targeting banks in region

  • 12:42 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Alert issued in Bahrain

  • 12:23 PM, Mar 11, 2026

    Bahrain redirects aircraft to alternative airports

  • 11:55 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Australia closes embassy in Abu Dhabi, consulate in Dubai

  • 11:39 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    4 injured as drones fall near DXB

  • 11:33 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Mental health support for UAE residents

  • 11:19 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    No intention to enter into conflict with countries of region: Iran President

  • 11:09 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Will Air India flight fares increase?

  • 10:45 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Dubai extends lifting of truck ban

  • 10:37 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Mojtaba Khamenei 'safe and sound': Iranian President's son

  • 10:11 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    'She's a martyr': Father of first Bahraini victim

  • 9:29 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Gold prices in Dubai today

  • 9:28 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Qatar intercepts missile attack: Ministry of Defence

  • 9:20 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Threat level high in Qatar

  • 9:08 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Iran armed forces spokesman vows retaliation

  • 8:57 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Lives interrupted, families shattered

  • 8:40 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Precautionary measure

  • 8:33 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Israel attacks apartment in central Beirut: State media

  • 8:12 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Indian minister discusses developments with Araghchi

  • 7:57 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    US destroys Iranian minelayers in Strait of Hormuz

  • 7:52 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    IRGC attacks US base in Kuwait: Iranian media

  • 7:46 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    'Fingers on the trigger':  Iran's police chief

    quote    All our security forces have their fingers on the trigger

    Iran's police chief Ahmadreza Radan

  • 7:39 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Trump warns Iran against putting mines in Strait of Hormuz

  • 7:35 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    'Our team on its way to Gulf': Ukraine President 

  • 7:24 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    US diplomatic facility in Iraq struck

  • 7:21 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Kuwait downs drones

  • 7:19 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Sirens activated in Bahrain

  • 7:11 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Saudi intercepts, destroys drones, missiles

  • 7:03 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Day 12 of US-Israel-Iran war

  • 7:03 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    How the war unfolded so far

  • 7:03 AM, Mar 11, 2026

    Sounds are result of intercepting