Overview
- The UAE Ministry of Defence said air defences downed multiple Iranian ballistic missiles, with debris killing one civilian in Abu Dhabi and the government reserving the right to respond.
- Dubai authorities reported a building fire on Palm Jumeirah that was brought under control, with four people injured, while officials did not confirm whether missile debris caused the blaze.
- Bahrain condemned strikes it says hit its territory, reported damage and evacuations near the US Navy Fifth Fleet in Juffair, and asserted its right to take necessary measures.
- Dubai International and Al Maktoum airports suspended operations as Gulf states restricted airspace, and major carriers canceled or rerouted flights across the region.
- Iran launched missiles and drones after US–Israeli attacks, with interceptions reported in several Gulf states; authorities urged reliance on official updates as precautionary evacuations, including at the Burj Khalifa, were reported.