Explosion heard in city on Eid Ul-Fitr – What’s happening in UAE?

Dubai’s official media office on Friday said that the interception of all the missiles and drones had been successful and no injury took place.

Dubai BLASTS: Heavy and loud explosions shook Dubai in the United Arab Emirates early Friday, as the city geared up to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The explosions disrupted Eid morning in the city as the air defence systems intercepted and destroyed an Iranian barrage. According to Dubai’s official media office, the missile and drone interceptions had been successful and no casualties were reported. The missile and drone attacks came as UAE marked Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and as all the mosques made the day’s first call to prayer.

Saudi Arabia Shoot Down Two More Drones

Saudi Arabian authorities have stated that their defence systems have intercepted Iranian drones on Friday. The drones and missile attacks are happening when the United States has announced that it is sending more troops and warships to Iran to join the ongoing war, Al-Jazeera reported.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed five drones over the eastern province today.

US Loses 16 Military Aircraft

According to a report by Bloomberg, the United States has lost as many as 16 high-tech military aircraft since the start of the conflict with Iran.
The drones that were destroyed were all armed Reapers that were used by US troops in Iran and in West Asia. The four fighter jets that have been lost included – F-15 fighter jets (3) that were accidentally shot down by Kuwait, K-135 tanker was destroyed during a refuelling in Iraq.

UNSC Held Urgent Meeting On Energy Attacks

Bahrain’s UN Ambassador Jamal Alrowaiei recently stated that his country urged for an emergency meeting due to the continuing “cowardly attacks by Iran” on Gulf countries. According to him, Bahrain and 15 other council members stated that Iran must follow the March 11 resolution, calling for an immediate halt to attacks on Gulf countries.

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According to him, Bahrain and the other 15 council members stated that Iran must follow the March 11 resolution, calling for an immediate halt to attacks on Gulf countries. Alrowaiei informed that the resolution, which was adopted by 13-0 vote, also calls for Tehran to restrict its military actions interfering with navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Notably, Russia and China abstained from the voting.

However, Bahrain’s UN Ambassador ignored a question related to reports that Bahrain wants a resolution on freedom of navigation, which also includes the Strait of Hormuz.

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