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âï¸ The IDF can now reveal that the IRGCâs Air Force Headquarters, the main command-and-control center used to direct the regimeâs air force activity, was targeted during wide-scale IDF strikes on dozens of Iranian terror regime targets. pic.twitter.com/7fJCoVi5Hh
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 8, 2026
A message from Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, to the brave people of Iran.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) March 8, 2026
Ù¾Ûا٠Ùخست ÙزÛر اسرائÛ٠بÙÛا٠ÛÙ ÙتاÙÛاÙ٠ب٠٠Ùت شجاع اÛرا٠pic.twitter.com/FHp8LdqwC1
ÙÙاتÙا اÙ٠سÙØØ© Ù٠ر٠ز اÙÙÙØ© ÙاÙسÙØ§Ø¯Ø©Ø ØªØ٠٠اÙÙط٠برجاÙÙا اÙØ£ÙÙÙاء Ùتؤ٠٠استÙرار٠بعزÙ٠تÙا ÙاستعدادÙا اÙدائ٠.#Ùزارة_اÙدÙاع #Ùزارة_اÙدÙاع_اÙإ٠اراتÙØ©#MOD#UAEMinistryOfDefence pic.twitter.com/6RqfXZ4zt0
— Ùزارة اÙدÙاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 8, 2026
ÙÙطات تظÙر اعتراض Ùتد٠Ùر اÙدÙاعات اÙجÙÙØ© اÙإ٠اراتÙØ© طائرات ٠سÙÙرة Ø¥ÙراÙÙØ© ØاÙÙت استÙدا٠اÙدÙÙØ©.
— Ùزارة اÙدÙاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 8, 2026
Ùا تÙاÙ٠بأ٠٠اÙÙØ·Ù ÙسÙادتÙ... ÙاÙÙÙات اÙ٠سÙØØ© اÙإ٠اراتÙØ© جاÙزة Ùردع أ٠تÙدÙد.
Footage showing the UAEâs air defences intercepting and destroying Iranian UAVs that attempted to⦠pic.twitter.com/vvHmZkcBri
His vision reminds us that humanity and solidarity will always prevail. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Iran’s terrorist regime is blatantly disregarding civilian lives by attacking Gulf partners while compromising the safety of their own people. Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM
The Iranian regime is using heavily populated civilian areas to conduct military operations, including launching one-way attack drones and ballistic missiles. This dangerous decision risks the lives of all civilians in Iran since locations used for military purposes lose protected status and could become legitimate military targets under international law. US Central Command
Any defensive measures that the state will take will be public and clear, and will not rely on press leaks or narratives from unknown sources and intentions. Our goal is to stop this ongoing aggression against the UAE and the Arab Gulf states, not to be dragged into escalation. Dr Anwar Gargash
ð¯STRUCK: Several Fuel Storage Complexes Belonging to the IRGC in Tehran
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 7, 2026
Guided by IDF intelligence, the IAF struck these complexes, where the Iranian terrorist regime would distribute fuel to multiple military entities in Iran.
The strike significantly deepens the damage to⦠pic.twitter.com/T1csYf4PCp
We mourn the loss of Master Sergeant Maher Khatar, 38, from Majdal Shams, a soldier in the Combat Engineering Corps in the 91st Division, who fell in combat in Lebanon.
— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) March 8, 2026
Our hearts are with his family and loved ones.
ð¯ï¸ May his memory be a blessing. pic.twitter.com/ztIu6puQon
#TravelUpdate: March 08, 2026 | 17:30 IST
— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) March 8, 2026
Following a comprehensive safety review and based on the current assessment of the situation in the Middle East, Akasa Air will operate select flights to and from Jeddah on March 09, 2026:
⢠QP 561 | Mumbai â Jeddah | ETD - 19:20
⢠QPâ¦
The United States remains committed to the safety and security of its citizens worldwide. ðºð¸
— US Mission to UAE (@USAinUAE) March 8, 2026
Our teams across the region, including here in the UAE, are working closely to support Americans seeking to depart the Middle East.
U.S. citizens seeking assistance should complete the⦠https://t.co/8PwdhUkxjz
The latest flight schedule can be found at: https://t.co/xOQs6ucQGX pic.twitter.com/7AyyUI36gn
— Etihad Airways (@etihad) March 8, 2026
Every war, every time, everywhere:
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 8, 2026
Death. Destruction. Displacement. Deprivation.
Nothing else changes.
When will we learn? #PeaceNotWar ðï¸
Passenger Advisory issued at 17:00 hrs.#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) March 8, 2026
ð¹ Live flight status: https://t.co/1CVJNL6Ry1
ð¹ Immigration assistance: https://t.co/nM8dkiavOd
ð¹ Round D Clock: https://t.co/y5gRDqu07c
ð¹ Hoi: https://t.co/0pxlyLwscy@MoCA_GoI @DGCAIndia pic.twitter.com/9OdUd8FFVL
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism: Goods from around the world are available in large quantities to meet everyday consumer needs. We urge the public not to stockpile and confirm products are accessible in all markets at fair prices. pic.twitter.com/9R7myEgKl8
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 8, 2026
We are prioritising those who are most vulnerable and our teams are in touch with those who have registered. Our priority remains the safety of our British nationals. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Thanks to your wisdom and far-sighted vision, this country remains an oasis of security and stability, where unity and strength prevail among its citizens and the residents who live on its land. We are the loyal soldiers of this nation, moving forward with steadfast resolve. We draw inspiration and strength from you, and we proceed with unwavering determination to confront anyone who attempts to undermine the security of our country. May God protect the UAE, its leadership and its people, and may the blessings of security and prosperity continue for us. Fujairah Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi
I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of two Pakistani nationals in UAE caused by missile debris. Our diplomatic missions in the UAE are in close contact with the Dubai authorities to provide all necessary assistance and to facilitate the repatriation process. Our hearts goâ¦
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 8, 2026
Gulf nations reported missile and drone attacks Sunday, while Iran vowed to press on with strikes against neighbouring countries as the regional war enters its second weekhttps://t.co/S0cZrTC5I0
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 8, 2026
ð¥ Aftermath of strike on tower in Kuwait City pic.twitter.com/cfoNWrUIAr
ð¯STRUCK: Key commanders in the IRGCâs Quds Force's Lebanon Corps who operated in Beirut.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 8, 2026
The commanders of the Quds Force's Lebanon Corps operated to advance terror attacks against Israel, while also operating for the IRGC in Iran.
The Iranian terror regime operatesâ¦
Qatar Airways Operates Limited Flight Schedule to and from Doha.
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 8, 2026
Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe fullâ¦
#ImportantUpdate
— Air India (@airindia) March 7, 2026
Air India and Air India Express are committed to flying you to your destination and continue to operate scheduled flights to/from Jeddah and Muscat which are assessed safe for operations.
Additional non-scheduled flights are planned to operate to and from Abuâ¦
An Israeli strike on a hotel in central Beirut killed at least four people Sunday, Lebanese officials sayhttps://t.co/8giSFaO7Mx pic.twitter.com/dm1UrZ4wbk
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 8, 2026
"If you kill Americans, if you threaten Americans anywhere on earth, we will hunt you down without apology and without hesitation and we will kill you." - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth pic.twitter.com/l0jkXxI74y
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 8, 2026
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