image sourced from original article at A drone strike ignited a fire at an oil tank farm in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, prompting a temporary closure of the country’s airspace as the military responded to missile and drone threats from Iran. Authorities said no injuries were reported. Around the same time, residents in Dubai received missile alerts, while air defenses in Qatar intercepted incoming Iranian fire.
The escalation came as Israel launched new strikes in Tehran and Beirut, targeting Hezbollah fighters in the Lebanese capital. Explosions were reported across the region, underscoring the widening scope of the conflict.
United States President Donald Trump said several countries were moving to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, though he questioned the commitment of some partners. The conflict has resulted in at least 1,300 deaths in Iran, 850 in Lebanon and 12 in Israel, according to officials, with 13 United States service members killed and about 200 wounded.
