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Summary

  • Iran’s president apologised to neighbouring countries for recent strikes and said Tehran will not attack them unless first provoked. Iranian officials also made clear that the Islamic Republic will firmly respond to any attacks from US bases in the region.
  • President Donald Trump said that the United States would hit Iran "very hard" and threatened to expand strikes to include new targets.
  • Dubai Media Office denied social media reports of an incident at DXB.
  • Airport and flight operations in Dubai were briefly disrupted on Saturday morning, but Emirates and flydubai later resumed normal services.
  • Gulf airports adjusted operations: Bahrain flights remained temporarily suspended, Qatar resumed partial air navigation for evacuation and cargo flights, and Oman Air added extra flights.
  • UAE President, after visiting the injured, asked residents to forgive shortcomings, vowing to defend nation in a message broadcast on Abu Dhabi TV.
  • Dubai confirmed an incident in Dubai Marina was due to interception; no injuries were recorded. Separately, a Pakistani driver passed away as debris hit a vehicle in Al Barsha.
  • Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, vowed to carry on the war with Iran, saying Israel had a 'systematic plan to eradicate the Iranian regime'.
  • 12:15 AM, Mar 08, 2026

    Netanyahu vows to carry on war, 'eradicate Iranian regime'

  • 11:47 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    UAE President discusses regional developments with Qatar's Emir

  • 11:26 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    US, Israel strikes hit oil depot in Tehran: Iran state media

  • 11:16 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    'Be careful', Turkey warns Iran after missile shot down

  • 11:10 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Israeli army says has conducted 3,400 strikes on Iran since war began

  • 11:10 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Rocket attack intercepted over US embassy in Baghdad: security sources

  • 11:04 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iranian foreign minister says he is in constant contact with Saudi counterpart, other officials

  • 10:43 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Dubai confirms one death after debris falls on vehicle in Al Barsha

  • 10:40 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Explosions heard in Iraq's Baghdad, Erbil: AFP

  • 10:34 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Indian embassy says helping stranded nationals in Doha cross into Saudi for further travel

  • 10:29 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Sheikh Tahnoon thanks UAE's leadership

    quote    Thanks to the wisdom of our prudent leadership, the efficiency of our armed forces, the readiness of our national institutions, and the cohesion of our society of citizens and residents, the UAE will remain a homeland of achievement and a model for overcoming challenges. Safeguarding the security of the homeland and its sovereignty, and preserving its stability and gains, is a national priority and a responsibility in which everyone's efforts are integrated across their various sectors and professions, so that the UAE continues its progress with confidence and steadfastness, steadfast in its journey toward further success and prosperity.

    Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser

  • 10:18 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Over 150 Iranian nationals leave Lebanon including diplomats, Lebanese security source says

  • 10:16 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Adnoc says operations continue despite regional conflict

  • 10:08 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    UAE issues all clear alert

  • 10:06 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    India issues statement on Middle East situation

  • 9:45 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Dubai confirms incident in Dubai Marina was due to interception; no injuries recorded

  • 9:30 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    UAE issues emergency alert amid 'potential missile threat'; residents told to seek 'safe place'

  • 9:26 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Lebanon ministry registers 454,000 people displaced by war

  • 9:25 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    UAE retailers fly in fresh food on special chartered flights to keep shelves stocked

  • 9:22 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran Guards say struck US base in Bahrain in response to desalination plant bombing

  • 9:22 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Kuwait Petroleum Corporation declares force majeure: Reuters

  • 9:11 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran says attack on desalination plant had support from airbase in southern neighboring country

  • 9:05 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Sheikh Mohamed says 'in the UAE, everyone is Emirati through their love for this land'

    quote    In the UAE, everyone is Emirati through their love for this land and their contributions to it.

  • 9:00 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Saudi Arabia confirms ballistic missile landed in uninhabited area, no casualties reported

  • 8:54 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    US condemns Iranian drone attack on Azerbaijan 

  • 8:47 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Fire in Manama house, buildings

  • 8:44 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Strike hits Iraqi Hashed al-Shaabi base near Mosul: PMF sources

  • 8:43 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    'No peace as long as US bases present in region': Iranian parliament speaker

  • 8:34 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran's assembly of experts to convene in 24 hours

  • 8:30 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Tehran says will continue current course of action

  • 8:24 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Closure of Qatari airspace remains in effect

  • 8:20 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Israeli army warns remaining residents of Beirut's south suburbs to evacuate

  • 8:16 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran vows to continue attacking neighbours aiding enemies

  • 8:07 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Watch: UAE President speaks at hospital after visiting 5 injured in attacks

  • 8:01 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Qatar intercepts missile

  • 8:00 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Do not be misled by the UAE's appearance, President says

  • 7:45 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    quote    Pardon us if we did not meet expectations, but we are in a time of war. I promise you that we will fulfil our responsibility to defend you, our people and our families.

    UAE President after visiting those wounded in recent attacks

  • 7:43 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    UAE President says wounded a 'responsibility on my shoulders'

  • 7:39 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Sheikh Mohamed leaves "message to UAE's enemies"

    quote    And I promise everyone that we will come back stronger and more resilient after this situation.

    UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

  • 7:26 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Alerts issued when need for 'additional urgent preventive measures', Qatar says

  • 7:15 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Sounds heard of interception

  • 7:07 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    UAE air defence systems dealing with missile threat

  • 7:03 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    'What we share matters'

  • 6:54 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Loud explosions heard in Bahrain's Manama: AFP journalist

  • 6:49 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Trump says they knocked out 42 Iranian Navy ships in three days

  • 6:47 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran leadership asserts right of self defence

  • 6:38 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Bahrain to hold a media briefing

  • 6:36 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    The everyday persists

  • 6:26 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran FM accuses US of ‘blatant crime’

  • 6:23 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East

  • 6:20 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran will 'stand firm'

  • 6:17 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    'We have not attacked friendly neighbours'

  • 6:12 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iranian medical staff stage a protest

  • 6:08 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Israel strikes Iran Guards aircraft

  • 6:01 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Volunteers prepare meals for the displaced

  • 5:57 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Kuwait reduces oil production

  • 5:41 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Retaliation over leader's death

  • 5:38 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Kuwait issues new mosque prayer timings

  • 5:30 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Life finds a way to press on

  • 5:20 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran hits Marshall Islands-flagged tanker

  • 5:04 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran clarifies President's remarks

  • 4:58 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    'Peace' amid the destruction

  • 4:53 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Bahrain activates alarm siren

  • 4:48 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Kuwait downs drone

  • 4:41 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    In search of safety

  • 4:33 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Everyday life amid war

  • 4:28 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Ahead of strikes

  • 4:24 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    41 killed in Lebanon

  • 4:17 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Kuwait arrests 3 for sharing 'mocking' video

  • 4:16 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Displaced people shelter inside a stadium in Beirut

  • 4:06 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Israeli strike on town in east Lebanon kills 6

  • 4:02 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Aftermath of Israel's operation

  • 3:57 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Hezbollah orders residents to 'evacuate'

  • 3:54 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Israel orders evacuation

  • 3:41 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Israel minister warns Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah

  • 3:40 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Jordan accuses Iran of targeting its key sites

  • 3:32 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran will be 'hit very hard'

  • 3:18 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    UAE intercepts 119 drones

  • 3:12 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Smoke rises over Tehran

  • 3:06 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Dubai Police issue advisory

  • 2:57 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iranian clerics urge for quick selection of new supreme leader 

  • 2:54 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Israel finds no remains of missing airman

    quote    No findings related to him were located at the search site.

    IDF

  • 2:39 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Smoke and fire rise from the site of airstrikes

  • 2:35 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Bahrain intercepts 86 missiles

  • 2:26 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran launches 'massive' drone strikes at Israel, US bases

  • 2:18 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    UN urges talks between Lebanon and Israel

  • 2:14 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Loud explosions in several parts of Iran

  • 2:10 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Sri Lanka to treat Iranian sailors

  • 2:08 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Quiet persistence of life

  • 2:05 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Hezbollah confronts Israeli commando operation

  • 1:58 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Oman Air adds extra flights

  • 1:55 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Bahrain International Airport flights remain temporarily suspended

  • 1:51 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Refugees seek shelter

  • 1:47 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Air raid sirens sound, blasts heard in Jerusalem

  • 1:38 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    CBSE postpones Class 12 board exams

  • 1:33 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Rubble left by war

  • 1:27 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    flydubai resumes flight operations

  • 1:26 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Tehran under the shadow of war

  • 1:22 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Explosions reported across several Iranian cities

  • 1:15 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran vows no surrender

  • 1:12 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Abu Dhabi urges hotels to extend stays for guests

  • 1:09 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Qatar Airways to operate limited flights to Doha

  • 12:56 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Oman Air cancels flights

  • 12:50 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Emirates issues advisory

  • 12:39 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran's stock exchange shut

  • 12:35 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    DXB resumes operations

  • 12:27 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    New wave of Israeli strikes

  • 12:17 PM, Mar 07, 2026

    Keep reading Khaleej Times for the latest regional updates

  • 11:47 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Qatar intercepts missile attack

  • 11:47 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Brief suspension

  • 11:33 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran President apologises

    quote    I must apologise on my own behalf and on behalf of Iran to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran

    Iranian President

  • 11:31 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    DXB suspends operations

  • 11:25 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Iran approves conditional suspension of attacks

  • 11:12 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Emirates suspends flights to and from Dubai until further notice

  • 11:01 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    13 arrested in Kuwait

  • 10:50 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    US support for citizens in Middle East 

  • 10:38 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Situation is currently safe

  • 10:34 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Urgent meeting 

  • 10:31 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Over 80 fighter jets hit Iranian regime targets: IDF

  • 10:03 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Safety measure

  • 10:00 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    UAE residents receive emergency alerts

  • 9:56 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    'Massive' drone strikes at Israel: Iran

  • 9:46 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    'Waiting' for US forces to escort ships through Hormuz Strait: Iran Guards

  • 9:24 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Man arrested in Qatar over tweets for criticizing the state

  • 9:18 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Earthquake in Iran

  • 9:05 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Attacks in Kuwait on March 6

  • 8:52 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Additional 24/7 helplines for Indians in Qatar

  • 8:35 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Israeli landing attempts in Lebanon

  • 8:28 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Attack on oil field, air base in Saudi thwarted: Ministry

  • 8:17 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Sheikh Mohamed comforts the injured

  • 8:15 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    UAE condemns 'unprovoked Iranian attack' on Bahrain

  • 7:54 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    No incident at DXB: Dubai Media Office

  • 7:37 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Saudi defence minister meets Pakistani army chief

  • 7:30 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    US approves over $151 million arms sale to Israel

  • 7:22 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Limited number of repatriation flights at Hamad International Airport

  • 7:17 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Israel responds to attack from Iran

  • 7:10 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Over 3,000 targets struck in first week of war: US CENTCOM

  • 7:03 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    War enters second week

  • 7:03 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Qatar resumes partial air navigation

  • 7:03 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Intercepting drones, missile in Saudi

  • 7:03 AM, Mar 07, 2026

    Sirens activated in Bahrain