• Published: Mon Mar 2, 2026, 7:15 AM

Day 3 of Iran strikes: UAE begins repatriation flights, intercepts over 160 fresh attacks

By:Elizabeth GonzalesPoojaraj ManiyeriBahni Bandyopadhyay
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Key Events

Summary

  • The US-Israel-Iran conflict has entered Day 3. According to official UAE figures, the latest total toll stands at 3 dead, 68 injured
  • The Emirates intercepted 148 drones, 9 ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles on Monday
  • Iranian National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said 'Iran will not negotiate with US'
  • US president Donald Trump claimed US would be able to fight for far beyond four to five weeks
  • 3 US military jets were accidentally shot down in Kuwait by 'friendly fire'
  • UAE begins 'exceptional' flights to repatriate stranded passengers
  • Israel launched retaliatory strikes on Lebanon, leaving 52 dead and 154 injured
  • 3:06 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Stay tuned

  • 2:59 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE dealing with 'barrage' of Iran ballistic missiles

  • 2:17 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel says 'new wave of strikes' on Tehran

  • 2:16 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    US military says Strait of Hormuz not closed, Fox News reports

  • 2:14 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel says will reopen Kerem Shalom crossing on Tuesday

  • 2:09 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israeli military says 'struck, dismantled' Iran state broadcaster HQ

  • 1:13 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel military issues evacuation warning for Tehran residents

  • 1:10 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    US embassy in Amman temporarily evacuates staff

  • 1:09 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Rubio says US will 'roll out actions' related to oil price spile

  • 1:02 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    6 US service members killed: Military

  • 12:58 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israeli military issues evacuation warning for Lebanese towns

  • 12:56 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Oman suspends permits for drones, aerial sports aircraft

  • 12:41 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    RAK airport resumes limited flight operations

  • 12:30 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    10% of container ships caught in Strait of Hormuz backup: ONE CEO

  • 12:27 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Oman says held 'good' phone call with IAEA director

  • 12:25 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Kuwaiti army mourns another naval officer 

  • 12:16 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Iran's IRGC commander says Strait of Hormuz closed

  • 12:15 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Abu Dhabi Police warn of scammers impersonating employees

  • 12:08 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Bahrain health minister checks on injured

  • 12:05 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Tehran 'not in war with regional countries': Iran FM

  • 11:57 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    US military says struck 1,250 Iran targets

  • 11:35 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iraq says downed drone near Mosul Dam

  • 11:24 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Struck Tehran military, intelligence offices: Israel army

  • 11:19 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iran 'lashing out in desperation': Israel ambassador to UN

  • 11:17 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israel on Lebanon: 'All options on table'

  • 11:13 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Attacks in Iran set fishing boats ablaze

  • 11:12 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Akasa Air announces resumption of Jeddah flights

  • 11:05 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Qatar extends remote work

  • 11:02 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    India monitoring situation

  • 10:56 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Bahrain sends letter to UN Sec-Gen on behalf of GCC

  • 10:51 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Kuwait army mourns 'martyred' naval officer

  • 10:43 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iran accuses Israel, US of attacking Natanz nuclear facility

  • 10:41 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    One arrested in Bahrain

  • 10:40 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    UAE's Mohap call centre: Some services affected

  • 10:32 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iran warns US 'will no longer be safe'

  • 10:28 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed at Dubai Mall

    quote    Do not worry, for the UAE is safe and secure, and its leadership is among its people and close to its nation.

    Dubai Media Office

  • 10:18 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Dubai Public Prosecution warns against rumours

    quote    Such actions may have negative repercussions on individuals and society, in addition to any potential legal liability that may arise therefrom

    Dubai Public Prosecution

  • 10:10 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Struck Hezbollah-linked financial institution assets: Israel army

  • 10:07 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Exemptions do not apply to Airport Tunnel and Al Shindagha Tunnel

  • 9:56 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    'Enemies who killed Khamenei not safe even at home': Iran's Quds force

  • 9:47 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Bahrain says 'use main roads only when necessary'

  • 9:45 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    'Will not remain silent': Iran

  • 9:32 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    52 killed in Lebanon

  • 9:31 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Nato says will not be involved in Iran strikes

  • 9:26 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Fire after Musaffah fuel tank terminal targeted by drone

  • 9:23 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Finnair suspends Dubai, Doha flights

  • 9:19 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Hezbollah condemns Lebanese govt decision

  • 9:15 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israel military says alerts activated in northern areas

  • 9:04 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Trump grieves deceased US service members

  • 9:00 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Trump says 10 Iranian ships 'knocked out'

  • 8:56 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Air India operations

  • 8:52 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Trump on Iran: US continues 'large-scale combat operations'

  • 8:46 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iran says fuel tanker burning in Strait of Hormuz

  • 8:42 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israeli military says 'struck' senior Hezbollah militant in Beirut

  • 8:39 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Explosions heard in Beirut: AFP reporters

  • 8:38 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    IndiGo plans 10 special relief operations from Jeddah to India

  • 8:30 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    'Another wave of attacks launched': IRG

  • 8:26 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Starmer defends decision against Trump criticism

  • 8:25 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Sharjah Airport limited resumption of flights 

  • 8:23 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israel army says struck more than 70 Hezbollah targets

  • 8:22 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    PIJ armed wing says Lebanon commander killed in Israeli strikes

  • 8:21 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Joint statement

    quote    Targeting civilians and countries not engaged in hostilities is reckless and destabilising.

    Joint Statement By Uae, Other Gcc Nations, Us, Jordan

  • 8:13 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Kyiv 'could help down Iranian drones': Reuters

  • 8:09 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    'First Indian airline to resume Gulf operations'

  • 8:01 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Etihad extends commercial flight suspension

  • 7:57 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iran has no 'hostility' towards Gulf countries

  • 7:53 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Qatar intercepts 2 aircraft from Iran

  • 7:49 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Putin, Saudi Crown Prince call

  • 7:38 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    'Big wave' yet to come with Iran: Trump to CNN

  • 7:34 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Abu Dhabi Airports partially resumes operations

  • 7:30 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Injuries rise to 68 in UAE

  • 7:29 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israel extends school, workplace closure

  • 7:19 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    UAE intercepts drones, missiles

  • 7:13 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Air France extends flight suspension

  • 7:11 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Melania to chair UN Security Council meeting

  • 7:07 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    IRG says targeted 500 US, Israeli sites

  • 7:00 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Bahrain intercepts fresh attacks

  • 6:56 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Loud explosions heard in Isfahan city: Iranian news sites

  • 6:50 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Kuwait companies announce free roaming calls, internet

  • 6:48 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    'No risk to Turkey's natural gas supply: Botas

  • 6:44 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Wall Street stocks fall

  • 6:37 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    US embassy asks citizens to leave Lebanon

  • 6:36 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israel army chief statements

  • 6:34 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Indian dies on board MKD Vyom

  • 6:29 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    AWS recovery to take at least a day

  • 6:25 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Flydubai to operate limited flights

  • 6:15 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Fighter killed in strikes on Iraq base: AFP

  • 6:13 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    'Exceptional' flights to operate

  • 6:10 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Emirates statement

  • 6:04 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Limited flight resumption at DXB, DWC

  • 6:01 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs

  • 5:57 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    'Air superiority over Iran': Top US official

  • 5:55 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Hegseth press con comments

  • 5:48 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israel strikes Lebanon

  • 5:44 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    US says have achieved 'air superiority over Iran'

  • 5:42 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Airlines call for civilian flights not to be targeted

  • 5:38 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Modi speaks to King of Bahrain, Saudi Crown Prince

  • 5:36 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    7 dead in protests over Khamenei's death

  • 5:33 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Germany to fly out some people from Riyadh, Muscat

  • 5:27 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Oman Air flights cancelled for Tuesday

  • 5:23 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Akasa Air flights remain suspended

  • 5:20 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Khamenei's wife dead

  • 5:13 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Kuwait receives 19 new cases

  • 5:04 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Evacuation warnings for Lebanon

  • 4:53 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Etihad says commercial flights remain cancelled

  • 4:48 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iran ready for 'long war'

  • 4:40 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israeli airspace to reopen

  • 4:34 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Four American troops dead so far

  • 4:31 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Spain says its bases will not be used for Iran attacks

  • 4:24 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Hezbollah intelligence chief killed: Israel

  • 4:23 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Qatar's advice for parents

  • 4:16 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Charter flights from Oman to India

  • 4:09 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    UAE businesses support anxious residents

  • 4:06 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    QatarEnergy stops LNG production

  • 3:58 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    US embassy in Iraq issues safety alert

    quote    US citizens should avoid crowds, as demonstrations can turn violent without warning. Iran-aligned terrorist militias continue to pose a significant threat to public safety. Reports of missiles, drones, and projectiles in Iraqi airspace persist.

    Us Embassy In Baghdad

  • 3:53 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Tehran hospital evacuated after explosions nearby

  • 3:52 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Trump very disappointed' with Starmer

  • 3:44 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Indian students stranded in Iran reluctant to leave

  • 3:38 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    2 fighter jets to be deployed in Cyprus

  • 3:34 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Lebanon bans Hezbollah's military activities

  • 3:31 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    British base in Cyprus evacuated after sirens sound

  • 3:22 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israel extends closure of schools, workplaces

  • 3:20 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Emirates warns passengers

  • 3:13 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Germany aids stranded citizens

  • 3:11 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    3 US F-15E jets downed in Kuwait

  • 3:05 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Saudi intercepts 5 drones

  • 3:03 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    No passenger flights from Abu Dhabi

    quote    Only two pilots are on board for the technical transfer flight.

    Lufthansa Spokesperson

  • 2:56 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Several explosions in Tehran

  • 2:54 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Cyprus airport evacuated

  • 2:47 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Natanz nuclear site hit in US-Israeli strikes

  • 2:44 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Qatar intercepts 2 Iranian drones

  • 2:35 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iraq extends airspace closure

  • 2:32 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iran targets Netanyahu's office

  • 2:26 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    1 crew killed in oil tanker attack in Oman

  • 2:15 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Drone debris falls in Ras Al Khaimah

  • 2:12 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Fire on vessel extinguished

  • 2:10 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Vessel hit by 2 unknown projectiles

  • 2:09 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israel strikes senior Hezbollah operative

  • 2:07 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    3 Iran Guards members killed

  • 2:06 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Jordan announces airspace closure

  • 1:59 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi closed until March 9

  • 1:47 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Etihad suspends flights until March 3

  • 1:40 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    IDF eliminates senior Iranian intelligence officials

  • 1:37 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Some operations halted at Ras Tanura refinery

  • 1:29 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Debris falls in Abu Dhabi warehouse

  • 1:15 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Shrapnel hits fuel tank in Doha

  • 1:04 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Pakistan embassy opens registration

  • 12:59 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Oil supplies unaffected

  • 12:52 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    UAE residents remain 'safe and secure'

  • 12:50 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Global Village closed today

  • 12:47 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Pakistan embassy in UAE sets up 24/7 help desks

  • 12:40 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    555 people killed in Iran

  • 12:30 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Fire incident at Amazon data centre in UAE

  • 12:27 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Flights at Bahrain International Airport still suspended

  • 12:26 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Air Arabia suspends UAE flights

    quote    Due to multiple airspace closures, Air Arabia flights to and from the UAE are temporarily suspended until 3 pm UAE time on Tuesday, March 3.

    Air Arabia

  • 12:21 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Aftermath of strikes

  • 12:19 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Saudi intercepts 2 drones

  • 12:15 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Smoke rising from US Embassy in Kuwait

  • 12:10 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Dubai Parks and Resorts closed today

  • 12:06 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    35 killed in Iran's Fars province

  • 12:02 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Use of Cyprus military base

  • 12:01 PM, Mar 02, 2026

    Mental support for UAE residents

  • 11:56 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Hamad International Airport operations still suspended

  • 11:50 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    At least 25 killed at Pakistan protests

  • 11:41 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    US fighter jets crash in Kuwait

  • 11:38 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    1 Chinese killed in Iran

  • 11:35 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iranian drone crashes into UK base in Cyprus

  • 11:29 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    China calls for ceasefire

  • 11:27 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iran launches missiles attack on Israel

  • 11:26 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    IndiGo offers travel waivers until March 7

  • 11:16 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Stranded Filipino tourists in Israel ask to be repatriated

  • 11:14 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Key takeaways from GCC meeting

  • 11:05 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Emirates suspends Dubai flights

  • 10:58 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Strikes and explosions across Iran

  • 10:57 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Major Iranian cities hit by strikes

  • 10:51 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Indian expats face job uncertainty

  • 10:49 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Nasdaq Dubai to be closed for 2 days

  • 10:44 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Lebanon fighting could take 'many' days

  • 10:36 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Monitoring websites

  • 10:31 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    'Do not come to embassy' 

  • 10:26 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Visa, citizen services cancelled

  • 10:19 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Free roaming services for OFWs

  • 10:10 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Akasa Air suspends flights

  • 10:09 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Qatar Airways flights still suspended

  • 10:06 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    No disruptions at Kuwait refinery

  • 9:59 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    UAE parents help kids feel safe

  • 9:57 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    No Dubai guests evicted from hotels

  • 9:51 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    31 killed in Lebanon

  • 9:49 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Smoke seen near US embassy in Kuwait

  • 9:47 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    2 injured in Kuwait

  • 9:45 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Qatar warns residents

  • 9:43 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    No mass repatriation for OFWs

  • 9:36 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Amid ongoing tensions

  • 9:33 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Dubai gold prices rise

  • 9:30 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Day-trip crossings halted at Iranian border

  • 9:27 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Blasts heard in Jerusalem

  • 9:23 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Bahrain residents warned

  • 9:22 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    'Under controlled conditions'

  • 9:19 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Fresh explosions in Bahrain

  • 9:17 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    2 drones downed near Iraq's Erbil airport

  • 9:14 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Loud blasts in Doha

  • 9:07 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Saudi provides hotline citizens stranded at airports

  • 9:02 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Kuwait's emergency evacuation plan

  • 9:00 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Operation Epic Fury

  • 8:55 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israel to intensify strikes on Lebanon

  • 8:48 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Ship insurers Skuld, Gard cancel war risk covers

  • 8:41 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iran soccer chief uncertain about World Cup matches

    quote    What is certain is that after this attack, we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope.

    Mehdi Taj

  • 8:33 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    New Zealand upgrades travel advisories

  • 8:23 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    No negotiations with US

  • 8:17 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Kuwait intercepts drones

  • 8:13 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Kuwait denies reports of attacks

  • 8:12 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Iranian politician criticises Trump

    quote    With his delusional actions, he turned his self-made "America First" slogan into "Israel First" and sacrificed American soldiers for Israel's power-hungry ambitions.

  • 8:09 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israelis take shelter

  • 8:01 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    'Dangerous military confrontations'

  • 7:56 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israel tells Lebanon residents to evacuate

  • 7:55 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Loud explosions in Tehran

  • 7:54 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Qatar extends remote work 

  • 7:52 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Israel hits Lebanon after Hezbollah fire

  • 7:52 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    South Lebanon residents flee after Israeli strikes

  • 7:48 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Lebanese president issues warning

  • 7:45 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Loud bangs in Kuwait

  • 7:37 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Kuwait suspends iftar meal distributions

  • 7:33 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    1 killed, 2 injured in Bahrain

  • 7:24 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    'May affect public safety'

    quote    Such actions hinder the work of the competent authorities and may affect response speed and public safety.

    Qatar'S Ministry Of Interior

  • 7:18 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    'Three good choices'

  • 7:14 AM, Mar 02, 2026

    Welcome to Day 3 of our live coverage!