UAE air defence systems intercepted multiple missiles and drones launched from Iran, with loud explosions heard across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Officials confirmed seven ballistic missiles and sixteen drones were shot down, while debris from an intercepted missile injured an Indian national. Saudi Arabia also intercepted a missile and drone during the same wave. Authorities urged residents to remain calm as airlines operated limited flights amid rising regional tensions.

Iran war is taking a dangerous turn as tensions in West Asia escalate rapidly. A drone struck near Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu refinery signalling a dangerous shift in the conflict toward critical energy infrastructure. The targeted facility, part of the SAMREF joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil, plays a key role in global oil supply, raising alarm across international markets. The attack follows Iranian warnings and comes amid retaliatory strikes linked to US and Israeli actions on Iran’s energy assets, including the South Pars gas field. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and alternative routes like Yanbu and Fujairah under pressure, global energy flows are facing severe disruption.