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  • Published: Sat Mar 21, 2026, 7:10 AM

Day 22 of war: UAE deals with 3 ballistic missiles, 8 drones from Iran on March 21

By:Yasmin HusseinElizabeth Gonzales
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Summary

  • The US Treasury Secretary announced a 30-day waiver of sanctions on buying Iranian oil at sea, in an attempt to alleviate the impact of war on global energy supplies
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Japanese vessels will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Tokyo replied by saying that it is considering the offer
  • Iranians flocked to mosques to perform Eid Al Fitr prayers, videos shared by Iranian media outlets showed.
  • Tehran fired two ballistic missiles at the US-UK base Diego Garcia, located in the Indian Ocean, according to Mehr news agency.
  • Israel said it launched a new wave of strikes in Tehran and the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
  • The US and Israel launched renewed attacks on the Iranian nuclear facility at Natanz.
  • The toll of injuries in the UAE now stands at 160, and the deaths at 8. On March 21, UAE air defences dealt with 3 ballistic missiles and 8 drones.
  • 6:51 AM, Mar 22, 2026

    That's a wrap!

  • 6:50 AM, Mar 22, 2026

    Emergency alert

  • 12:30 AM, Mar 22, 2026

    Saudi Arabia orders Iranian military attache to leave

  • 12:11 AM, Mar 22, 2026

    IAEA urges 'military restraint' after attack on Israeli town

  • 11:53 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    No damage reported at Israel's Dimona nuclear site: IAEA

  • 11:39 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Explosive drone was down near Erbil Airprot

  • 11:31 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    One arrested in Kuwait for promoting 'false' info

  • 11:24 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Explosions heard near Baghdad International Airport

  • 10:58 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran's attack on Israel town 'response' to strike on nuclear site

  • 10:57 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    G7 ready to act to protect global energy supplies

  • 10:46 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Saudi intercepts 2 drones

  • 10:40 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iranian missile strikes town housing nuclear facility

  • 10:34 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran launches long‑range missile

  • 10:31 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    40 people injured in Israel

  • 10:26 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Eid Al Fitr in Beirut

  • 10:12 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Baghdad enjoys Eid Al Fitr celebrations

  • 10:01 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Strike damages building in Israel

  • 9:57 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Man sells balloons at amusement park in Baghdad

  • 9:49 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Fuel prices across the US rise over 30%

  • 9:40 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Missile strike in Dimona leaves 20 injured

  • 9:22 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran President issues statement

    quote    Amid the powerful defence of our fighters, our people have created an extraordinary scene and the streets have never been empty. The US president called them “AI”; let their journalists come and see how people defend their humanity, rights, nation, and territorial integrity.

    Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian

  • 9:13 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Saudi intercepts drone 

  • 9:09 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Israeli hit hundreds of Iranian, Hezbollah sites

  • 9:07 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    UAE issues all clear alert

  • 9:05 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Israel shares footage of Iran attacks

  • 8:53 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    UK says Cyprus bases will not be used in offensive operations

  • 8:48 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    RAK confirms successful interception

  • 8:44 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    UAE residents alerted

  • 8:30 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Immediate cessation of US-Israeli aggression needed to end war: Iran president

  • 8:22 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Safety advisory issued

  • 8:16 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    UK’s PM reaffirms support to Bahrain

  • 8:11 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    EU urges reduced gas-storage target as Mideast war crimps supply

  • 7:57 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    GCC secretary-general condemns Israeli attack in Syria

    quote    This Israeli aggression not only targeted Syrian territory but also undermines the foundations of security and stability in the entire region.

    Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

  • 7:55 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Residents look at the site where a house was hit

  • 7:49 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran arrests 25 people for sharing ‘sensitive’ info

  • 7:46 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Acts of kindness endure

  • 7:43 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    United Airlines prepares for oil to reach $175 a barrel

  • 7:36 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran media release close shots of missile launch

  • 7:20 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Kuwait army intercepts 9 ballistic missiles, 4 drones

  • 7:16 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Red Crescent rescue team works at a damaged building

  • 7:10 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran FM extends Nowruz, Eid greetings 

    quote    While my people are facing reckless aggression, I wish all those celebrating Happy Eid Al-Fitr and Nowruz. Our ancient civilization has three millennia of history of defending Iranians and the region from outsiders. We are now writing a new chapter in that story.

    Iran FM Abbas Araghchi

  • 7:02 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran threatens to disrupt Bab al-Mandeb Strait if US invades Kharg Island

  • 6:51 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran warns of potential threats to routes beyond Hormuz

  • 6:47 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Anti-war protesters gather outside RAF Fairford airbase

  • 6:43 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Preserving peace and stability

  • 6:38 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Qatar urges compliance with vehicle noise rules

  • 6:33 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran proposes regional security framework in West Asia

  • 6:25 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Gold prices in Dubai plunge over Dh100

  • 6:16 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran Guards say targeted Israeli F-16 jet over country's centre

  • 6:11 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Algeria, Libya could be potential energy alternatives

  • 5:55 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Quiet Eid weekend in the Philippines

  • 5:48 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Demonstrators call for stop to Iran bombing

  • 5:39 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Footage of 'airstrike'

  • 5:36 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    IRGC announces launch of 71st wave of ‘Operation True Promise 4’

  • 5:27 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    People gather near tents used as shelter

  • 5:18 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    IDF conducts wide-scale strikes on Iran

  • 5:15 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Explosions heard in Bahrain capital

  • 5:06 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    US military says Iran threat to Hormuz 'degraded'

  • 4:56 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    IndiGo issues advisory

  • 4:55 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Israel shares footage of 'Iranian' attack

  • 4:52 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Indian PM Modi speaks to Iran's Pezeshkian

  • 4:49 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    India confident of meeting summer power demand

  • 4:47 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran 'unsuccessfully' targeted Diego Garcia base

  • 4:42 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Small remnants of life remain

  • 4:36 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Russia condemns attack on Iran's Natanz facility

  • 4:35 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iranian gas to Iraq resumes after South Pars attack

  • 4:28 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Worshippers gather for Eid Al Fitr prayers

  • 4:24 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Aftermath of strikes

  • 4:17 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Jordan releases latest report

  • 4:10 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    UAE, UK, France, other nations condemn Iranian attacks

  • 4:02 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Honouring war victims

  • 3:58 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Bahrain says Patriot missile system involved in March 9 blast

  • 3:52 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran accuses US, Israel of targeting civilian ships in Gulf

  • 3:48 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Faith and resilience endure

  • 3:31 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran wants complete, comprehensive end to war: FM

    quote    We are not looking for a ceasefire. We want a complete, comprehensive, and sustainable end to the war, and the only acceptable solution in our opinion is a complete end to the war.

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

  • 3:25 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Israeli jet targeted by air defences: State media

  • 3:06 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iraqi officer killed

  • 3:01 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    IAEA calls for military restraint

  • 2:59 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Suspected Iranian spies in Scotland

  • 2:48 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Modi speaks with Iranian president

    quote    Spoke with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia. Condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains. Reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and secure. Appreciated Iran’s continued support for the safety and security of Indian nationals in Iran.

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X

  • 2:43 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Attacks on Iran to intensify starting Sunday: Katz

  • 2:39 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran updates IAEA on Natanz attack

  • 2:27 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    UAE Ministry of Defence issues statement

  • 2:18 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Huge crowds at the funeral of IRGC spokesperson

  • 2:07 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iranian missile hits kindergarten in Israel: IDF

  • 1:57 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Threats intercepted by Bahrain so far

  • 1:53 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Targeting tanks, aircraft at Ben Gurion airport

  • 1:47 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran denies attacking areas near Al Aqsa: State news agency

  • 1:36 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Kuwait Airways to operate flights from Saudi airport

  • 1:22 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Dubai extends truck movement permit

  • 1:14 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    No radioactive risk after attack on Natanz

  • 1:09 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Fresh attack on Natanz

  • 1:02 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Headquarters of Iraqi intelligence in Baghdad was targeted by a drone

  • 12:29 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iranian president shares a message in Arabic

  • 12:18 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Free rebooking of Gulf Air tickets

  • 12:07 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    Update on internet blackout in Iran

  • 12:01 PM, Mar 21, 2026

    A drone attack in Baghdad

  • 11:52 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Community offers free help

  • 11:41 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Trump's Pearl Harbour joke

  • 11:23 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Message of Nowruz is vital: Antonio Guterres

    quote    In these difficult & divided times, the message of Nowruz is vital. It represents a new chance to build bridges of understanding & mutual respect among all cultures & peoples. Together, let's build a more peaceful, sustainable & inclusive world.

    UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres

  • 11:07 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Putin sends Nowruz greetings

  • 11:04 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Assessing damage following Iranian strike on Israel

  • 10:59 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Japan to mull Araghchi's comments

  • 10:53 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran fired two ballistic missiles at US base Diego Garcia, Mehr news agency confirms

  • 10:26 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Israel says targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon

  • 10:14 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Nowruz overshadowed by war

  • 9:52 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    South Korea to help secure Hormuz: Statement

  • 9:41 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Attacks on Beirut

  • 9:24 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Modi sends greetings on new Persian year

  • 9:19 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    EU states urged to lower storage targets

  • 9:09 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Watch: Eid Al Fitr prayer in Tehran

  • 8:54 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Jordan condemns terrorist plot against UAE

  • 8:43 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Will the US send ground troops to the Middle East?

  • 8:34 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Look: Smoke rises in Jerusalem's Old City

  • 8:22 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    United Airlines trims flights

  • 8:14 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran responds to US waiver of sanctions on oil purchase

    quote    The statement by the US Treasury Secretary is merely aimed at giving hope to buyers and psychologically controlling the market

    Saman Ghodousi, the spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of oil

  • 8:06 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Eid Al Fitr prayer in Iran's Mashhad

  • 7:55 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran targets US-UK military base, says WSJ

  • 7:45 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    30-day waiver of sanctions on buying Iranian oil at sea

  • 7:37 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Why is this so important to Japan?

  • 7:32 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Iran to let Japanese vessels cross Hormuz

    quote    We have not closed the strait. It is open

    Iran's Foreign Minister

  • 7:26 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Overnight attacks in Saudi Arabia

  • 7:18 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Considering 'winding down' operations: Trump

  • 7:10 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    War enters Day 22

  • 7:10 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    What happened in the Middle East since February 28?

  • 7:10 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Israel strikes Tehran

  • 7:10 AM, Mar 21, 2026

    Kuwait army intercepting threats