Explosions rocked Dubai early Tuesday as the UAE military intercepted incoming Iranian drones and missiles, prompting a brief closure of its airspace. The shutdown was lifted after authorities confirmed the situation had stabilized.
A drone attack sparked a fire at an oil tank farm in Fujairah, though no injuries were reported. The incident occurred on the Gulf of Oman coast, a recurring target in the ongoing escalation.
Israel launched wide-scale strikes across Tehran and Beirut, targeting Iranian and Hezbollah positions. Over 1 million Lebanese have been displaced, with around 850 killed, according to government figures. Israeli troops also began limited ground operations in southern Lebanon.
In Jerusalem, shrapnel from an intercepted missile damaged the rooftop of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate near the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Debris also fell near the Western Wall and Al Aqsa Mosque. Two Iranian salvos were fired toward Tel Aviv and south of the Sea of Galilee; no casualties reported.
The Israeli military claims it has struck nearly 8,000 targets in Iran, degrading 85% of its air defenses and 70% of missile launchers. Iranian attacks have killed at least 12 in Israel and 13 US service members.
With shipping through the Strait of Hormuz severely disrupted, global oil prices remain 40% higher since the war began. President Donald Trump demanded allied naval support to secure the waterway, citing lack of reciprocity from NATO partners. The IEA says member nations hold 1.4 billion additional barrels in reserve.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated the strait remains open-except to the US, Israel, and their allies-and dismissed claims of seeking negotiations as 'delusional.'