Today, the UAE shot down 79 aerial targets coming from Iran; there have been casualties
Today, the UAE reported an attack by Iran: 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones were launched at the country. Air defense systems were able to intercept most of the strikes. Two Emirati soldiers, one Moroccan contractor, and ten civilians were killed in the attacks, and another 217 people were wounded, Al Jazeera reports.
Today, the United Arab Emirates military reported a large-scale attack by Iran: 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones were launched into the country’s territory. According to the UAE Ministry of Defense, most of the attacks were successfully repelled thanks to air defense systems.
A statement on X reads: “Our air defense systems successfully repelled the strikes from the sky. We continue to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of the civilian population.” Since the start of the war, the UAE has recorded 498 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, and 2,141 drones. Two Emirati soldiers, one Moroccan contractor, and ten civilians from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Palestine, India, and Egypt were killed in the attacks. Another 217 people were injured.
The Ministry of Defense emphasizes that the attacks will not go unanswered and reminds residents of the mandatory need to follow safety instructions. Such incidents heighten tensions in the region and threaten the safety of international shipping and the civilian population.
The Iranian military also reported a drone strike on a ship linked to Israel in the Strait of Hormuz. The MSC Ishyka caught fire following the attack.
In Israel, residents of southern Lebanon were warned of possible airstrikes. Residents of Tyre are advised to leave their homes immediately and move north of the Zahra River.
The Israeli military reports airstrikes on Beirut. Command centers of Quds and PIH headquarters were hit. At the same time, a Hezbollah observation post was attacked.
Following an airstrike near the Iraq-Iran border, the Shalamcheh border crossing was closed. At least one person was killed, and several others were wounded. Traffic through the crossing has been temporarily halted.
In Dubai, debris fell on a building, but there were no casualties. Meanwhile, sirens are sounding and warnings are being issued across the Gulf states.
Iran has stated that it will allow ships carrying “essential goods” to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. However, it remains unclear exactly what constitutes such goods and whether restrictions on certain countries will remain in place.
Iran has proposed an agreement to Europe regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which could lead to changes in the global financial system.
We also reported that Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Additionally, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit the U.S. from April 8 to 12. During the trip, he will hold a series of meetings, including a planned conversation with Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had received a message from the new leader of the Iranian regime requesting a ceasefire. Trump is willing to consider this possibility only on the condition that the Strait of Hormuz is fully opened for the free and safe passage of ships.
As a reminder, the IRGC announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and is threatening a “harsh response” to ships.
The Strait of Hormuz could also become the “Trump Strait.”
