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.@POTUS says that since Operation Epic Fury began:
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 16, 2026
â 7,000 targets struck
â 90% reduction in ballistic missile launches
â 95% reduction in drone attacks
â 100+ Iranian naval vessels sunk or destroyed pic.twitter.com/xyZtr4hPNg
Iran has NO ability to defend anything that we want to attack — There is nothing they can do about it! US President Donald Trump
In view of the recent global situation, consultations are ongoing on further measures to provide relief to the public. Due to the decisions of the committee formed in a timely manner to maintain economic stability in the country in view of the changing global situation, the continuous supply of oil for the public has been made possible. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
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— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) March 16, 2026
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Spain will never accept any stopgap measures, because the objective must be for the war to end, and for it to end now. Defence Minister Margarita Robles
As part of the evacuation operation from the UAE ð¦ðª, our team has assisted 2,380 Israeli passengers from Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
— Ambassador Yossi Shelley (@ambshelley) March 16, 2026
The operation included passenger tracking, check-in support, crowd management, and special assistance for those in need â seniors, children, and people⦠pic.twitter.com/7KW6eOd73B
U.S. citizens seeking assistance should use the U.S. Citizen Services Navigator:
— US Mission to UAE (@USAinUAE) March 16, 2026
- For the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi: https://t.co/pzN43ls6ym
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- For the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai: https://t.co/qwstliimE5 https://t.co/MFZMOo6nUM
Update from CENTCOM Commander on Operation Epic Fury: pic.twitter.com/oGJ3QJBz5o
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 16, 2026
#TravelUpdate: March 16, 2026 | 16:30 IST
— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) March 16, 2026
Following our ongoing safety assessment and a review of the prevailing situation in the Middle East, Akasa Air continues to progressively restore select services in the region.
The airline will continue operating flights to/from Jeddahâ¦
Do not to proceed to DXB unless you have been contacted directly by your airline with a confirmed departure time, as schedules remain subject to change. Dubai International Airport
US-Israeli attack targets a new school in Iran in city of Khomein pic.twitter.com/Xyrmh7WiXu
— Press TV ð» (@PressTV) March 16, 2026
Iam not surprised by the UAE's steadfastness, for it is my homeland, and I know the caliber of its leadership, the loyalty of its people, and the affection of those who reside on its soil. The treacherous Iranian aggression will not break us; for with every assault, we return to our normal lives, as we are a people of building and construction. We press forward, defending the homeland and safeguarding its sanctity, while entrenching the model of a nation of life and achievement. Top UAE diplomat Dr Anwar Gargash
Israel's bombings of fuel depots in Tehran violate international law and constitute ecocide.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) March 16, 2026
Residents face long-term damage to their health and well-being. Contamination of soil and groundwater could have generational impacts.
Israel must be punished for its war crimes. pic.twitter.com/K9bU57ZBTC
But I don't think they're ready. But they are getting pretty close Trump
Israeli army spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin delivered a briefing to the Israeli media, saying Israel will continue to act in both Iran and Lebanon until its operation's goal are achieved, adding that more targets are generated every day. pic.twitter.com/tLmz6qj1aA
— Reuters (@Reuters) March 16, 2026
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