Overview
- Footage shared online shows flames and thick black smoke near Dubai’s Fairmont The Palm, with air raid sirens sounding and residents running for cover as at least three explosions were reported.
- After announcing coordinated US–Israeli strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to the IRGC to lay down arms or "face certain death."
- Iran responded with attacks on American-linked military sites across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, according to multiple reports.
- Saudi Arabia condemned what it called blatant Iranian aggression and pledged solidarity and support for neighboring states it said were targeted.
- Boxer Chris Eubank Jr posted and later deleted clips urging people to "be safe," with outlets noting it is unclear whether he was in Dubai as some footage was shared by others.