The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported an increased number of Iranian missile attacks, with the country’s defense ministry claiming to have intercepted 398 missiles, including 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones. The ministry also reported that 15 cruise missiles and 1872 drones were destroyed.
The attacks come amid escalating tensions between the UAE and Iran, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announcing that it has targeted two American or Israeli universities in the region. The Iranian media has claimed that the US and Israel launched an airstrike on a residential area, causing civilian casualties.
In a statement, the UAE’s defense ministry said that eight civilians, including four Pakistanis, have been killed and 178 injured in the attacks. The ministry also reported that a fire broke out in three locations after a ballistic missile was destroyed in the air, causing six people to be injured.
The incident occurred near the Khalifa Economic Zone (KEZAD), a large commercial, logistical, and industrial center. The UAE’s air defense system successfully destroyed one ballistic missile in the air, but its debris caused three separate fires in the area.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for security to be the top priority, with all parties working together to address the crisis. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that it will target two American or Israeli universities in the region.
In related news, a Saudi diplomat has arrived at the Prime Minister’s House for a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The meeting comes as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt have been discussing ways to repatriate Pakistani citizens from the Middle East and Europe, with an estimated $20 billion in assets to be returned.
The incident has sparked a heated debate in Pakistan, with some critics questioning the country’s inability to protect its citizens abroad. The Pakistani government has announced plans to strengthen its security measures and ensure the safety of its citizens.
In a separate incident, a fire broke out in a hotel in Jordan after an airstrike by Israeli forces. The Israeli military has confirmed that one of its soldiers was killed in the incident, which occurred in the city of Aqaba. The investigation is ongoing, with local authorities working to determine the cause of the fire.
The situation in the Middle East remains volatile, with the US and Iran engaging in a tense standoff. The US has been preparing for possible ground operations in Iran, with reports suggesting that the Pentagon has been working on plans for a potential invasion.
In Pakistan, the government has announced plans to strengthen its security measures and ensure the safety of its citizens. The country has also been working to repatriate its citizens from the Middle East and Europe, with an estimated $20 billion in assets to be returned.
As the crisis deepens, the international community is calling for calm and restraint. The situation remains fragile, with the potential for further violence and instability in the region.
