Time is rapidly running out for Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran, with the American president warning that Tehran faces devastating consequences if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before his deadline of 8:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday (00:00 GMT Wednesday).
The Dubai Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has elected a new Executive Committee for the year, with Rishi Chawla assuming charge as Chairman.
The Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global stability, food security, and the foundational principles of international law, said Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, calling for urgent international action.
Sharjah authorities have confirmed that four Asian nationals have been injured in an incident at Khorfakkan Port after falling debris sparked a fire. A Nepali national was severely wounded, while three Pakistanis sustained minor injuries following a successful interception by UAE air defence systems.
The Bahrain Defence Force has announced that its air defence systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed 188 missiles and 466 unmanned aerial vehicles launched as part of an ongoing Iranian terrorist aggression against the kingdom, which commenced on February 28.
A missing US service member whose F-15 jet was shot down over Iran has been rescued by US forces in an operation that involved “dozens of aircraft,” President Donald Trump said.
Abu Dhabi authorities have announced that one person was killed and four others were wounded in an Iranian drone strike at Habshan gas facilities yesterday. Also two fires broke out at the gas facilities as a result of this incident, stated the authorities, leading to significant damage.
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior announced early today that four civilians sustained minor injuries and a number of homes in Sitra area were damaged as a result of falling debris caused by the interception and destruction of an Iranian drone.
Two US warplanes were downed over Iran, said media reports, with two pilots rescued and a third still missing and being hunted by Tehran's forces. The incidents show the risks still faced by US jets over Iran despite assertions from President Donald Trump that their forces had total control of the skies.
Abu Dhabi authorities said they responded to two incidents of falling shrapnel at the Habshan gas facilities and the Ajban area, following successful interception by air defence systems.
