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United Arab Emirates
Over 1,000 drones intercepted over UAE so far as Euronews correspondent reports from the region
Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon in Dubai reports intense overnight attacks over Abu Dhabi, with air defence intercept explosions heard roughly every 20 seconds. The UAE says it has intercepted more than 1,000 drones, 196 ballistic missiles and eight cruise missiles since Saturday.
Azerbaijan
Watch: Drone strike hits Nakhchivan airport in Azerbaijan
Videos obtained by Euronews appear to show flashes, explosions and damage at Razi Airport in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region. Authorities say three Iranian drones targeted the airport’s passenger terminal, as emergency crews responded at the scene.
Iran
Pentagon video shows US torpedo attack on Iranian warship
A US submarine sank an Iranian warship with a torpedo in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. Sri Lanka’s navy recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 sailors after the sinking of the vessel described as one of Iran’s “prize ships.”
Culture news
Battle for Barron Trump: What is ‘DraftBarron’ and why is it trending?
A satirical website calling for Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, 19, to be drafted into the US military has been created, as the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. The hashtag #SendBarron has been trending on social media.
United Arab Emirates
UAE brigadier shows Euronews intercepted Iranian missiles
UAE Defence Ministry spokesman Brigadier Abdul Nasser Al Humaidi tells Euronews air defences destroyed hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones in recent days, while showing debris of intercepted weapons during a government briefing in Abu Dhabi.
United Arab Emirates
Video shows fire near US consulate in Dubai after drone attack
Smoke and flames were seen near the US consulate in Dubai on March 3 after a drone attack in the area. Local authorities said the fire was brought under control. Police set up a security perimeter as residents reported hearing a loud explosion.
Qatar
Euronews correspondent reports from Doha as regional conflict continues into day four
Euronews correspondent Aadel Haleem in Doha reports on the latest developments as the conflict intensifies across the Middle East. Missiles were intercepted over the Qatari capital overnight, while airspace remains closed and shelter-in-place measures continue.
