United Arab Emirates prepares response to Iranian attacks
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- First seen: March 7, 2026 at 10:04 PM UTC
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- Last updated: March 23, 2026 at 06:04 AM UTC
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Coordinates: 35.7000, 51.4000
View on mapIran threatens U.S. companies in region if energy facilities hit
Iran "will attack any energy infrastructure in the region which belongs to an American company or an American company is a shareholder," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
The Hindu InternationalMarch 14, 2026 at 07:58 PM UTCIran warns UAE ports and ‘American hideouts’ are targets
An Iranian military spokesperson warned that ports, docks and “American hideouts” in the UAE could be targets.
Al JazeeraMarch 14, 2026 at 06:31 PM UTCIran threatens United Arab Emirate's ports and docks
Some oil-loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah emirate, a major bunkering hub and crude export terminal, after a drone attack and fire on Saturday, industry and trade sources said. The suspension comes hours after the US attacked military targets on Iran's Kharg Island oil export terminal and Iran's Revolutionary Guards responded by saying that US interests in the UAE - including ports, docks and military locations - were legitimate targets. Details by Hoda Adbel-Hamid, journalist in Doha.
France 24 WorldMarch 14, 2026 at 02:07 PM UTCIran steps up attacks on energy targets as tankers hit
Iranian attacks are reported in Bahrain and Oman as two foreign fuel tankers are hit near Iraq.
BBC WorldMarch 12, 2026 at 02:02 PM UTCIran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities
GDELTMarch 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM UTCIran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as concerns grow over global energy
Iran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as concerns grow over global energyBy JON GAMBRELL and DAVID RISINGAssociated PressThe Associated PressDUBAI, United Arab EmiratesIran has attacked commercial ships across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of squeezing the energy-rich region as global energy
GDELTMarch 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM UTCIran keeps up pressure on oil infrastructure as concerns of global energy crisis grow
Tensions escalate as Israel and Iran exchange fire. Iran targets ships in the Strait of Hormuz and oil infrastructure in Gulf nations. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia intercept Iranian drones. Israel launches new attacks on Lebanon, causing casualties. Oil prices surge amid fears of prolonged shipping disruption. Foreign nationals are fleeing the region as conflict intensifies.
GDELTMarch 11, 2026 at 06:01 AM UTCWho’s in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react to attacks?
An apology comes from Iran's president, yet missiles are still hitting neighbours.
Al JazeeraMarch 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM UTCWhy are Iranian leaders sending mixed messages on Gulf attacks?
Attacks on the Gulf continue as President Pezeshkian's remarks receive pushback from the powerful IRGC.
Al JazeeraMarch 8, 2026 at 11:40 AM UTCThe impact of Iran's attacks on the UAE
The UAE, billed as a global luxury destination, has received the bulk of Iran's attacks in the region so far.
NPR WorldMarch 7, 2026 at 10:08 PM UTC