United Arab Emirates
Citizens of Jordan and Egypt were injured as a result of an air strike interception in the UAE. The capital's authorities urged residents to remain in safe places.
G7 finance ministers will discuss releasing up to 400 million barrels of oil due to shortages. Brent prices jumped to $120 due to the war in the region.
Zelenskyy confirmed the dispatch of specialists to combat Iranian UAVs. Kyiv hopes to receive diplomatic support and new air defense systems.
Ukrainian experts will teach Persian Gulf countries how to shoot down Iranian drones and missiles. Three states plan to purchase Ukrainian UAV interception systems.
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and overflowing storage tanks have caused a shortage of raw materials. Analysts predict a historic rise in oil and fuel prices.
Due to the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq reduced production to 1. 8 million barrels. The shortage of tankers and storage facilities caused an energy crisis.
The United Arab Emirates struck a plant in Iran, threatening a shortage of drinking water. Earlier, Israel attacked fuel facilities and airbases.
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declared a state of war after Iran's shelling of the UAE. Dubai airport was temporarily shut down due to a drone attack.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation is reducing oil production and refining volumes due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Precautionary measures have been implemented amid threats.
Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to Persian Gulf countries for the missile strikes. Iran promises to stop attacks if its neighbors do not become a springboard for strikes.
Air traffic in Dubai resumed after a 30-minute pause due to the threat from Iran. Passengers hid in tunnels, and flights are now returning to normal.
The US and Israel attacked over 3,000 targets in Iran. Persian Gulf countries repel hundreds of missiles and drones.
International Energy Agency Director Fatih Birol stated there is a "huge surplus" of oil in the markets, but warned of a potential "gas bidding war" due to the conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices have risen by 50% since the beginning of the year, and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to tankers.
Due to the war in the Middle East and the escalation around Iran, fuel prices in Europe have risen. The highest prices are recorded in the Netherlands, where gasoline costs 2.19 euros per liter.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the return of 300 servicemen in exchange for 300 captured Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel. This is the second stage of the 500-for-500 exchange, following the return of 200 Ukrainians.
The UAE's national airline, Etihad Airways, is resuming a limited flight schedule from its hub in Abu Dhabi starting Friday. The carrier plans to fly to over 70 destinations by March 19.
A week after the war began, the US and Israel exchange strikes with Iran. Persian Gulf countries defend themselves against Iranian attacks, the number of which has decreased.
Satellite images confirmed serious damage to US AN/TPY-2 strategic radar systems in Jordan and the UAE. This weakens the defense of American bases on the Arabian Peninsula.
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported the interception of missiles and drones by air defense systems. A CNN crew in Abu Dhabi heard loud explosions.
Missile and drone attacks continue in the Middle East. Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Israel, Iran, and Lebanon report explosions and interceptions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has received 58 appeals from citizens since February 28 due to the escalation in the Middle East. Airspace remains closed in some countries, but airports in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Oman are operating normally.
Iran has significantly expanded the scale of military strikes in the region, using missiles and drones against a number of states. The attacks affected 11 countries, including Israel, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.
Six people were injured in Abu Dhabi by debris from an intercepted drone, and Qatar was hit by a missile. Cyprus reported a security incident near a British airbase amid the war in the Middle East.
China will send its special envoy Zhai Jun to the Middle East to help de-escalate tensions. Chinese diplomats have already held talks with a number of countries in the region.
Iran struck Kurdish groups in Iraq, claiming the US was arming Iranian Kurdish guerrillas. This occurred amid the spread of war in the Middle East, which has engulfed the entire region.
The Pentagon and the government of a Persian Gulf country are discussing the purchase of Ukrainian interceptor drones to combat Iranian drones. This would allow them to replace expensive Patriot missiles and preserve their stocks for other purposes.
Drone strikes damaged three Amazon facilities in the UAE and Bahrain, while the US and Israel attacked data centers in Tehran. This indicates that computing power is becoming a priority for attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to help stabilize the situation in the Middle East. He instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs and other agencies to develop options for support without compromising Ukraine's defense.
Qatar's state energy company, QatarEnergy, has declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas supplies. This happened after Iranian attacks on the company's facilities in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed.
Two Greek F-16 fighter jets based in Cyprus were scrambled after a drone was detected near Lebanese airspace. The airspace over Larnaca airport was temporarily closed.