ℹ️ The UAE Ministry of Defence said air defences detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the country. One fell outside UAE territorial waters, the other inside them (both landed in the sea), no casualties or damage on land reported. Authorities said the missiles appeared aimed at maritime shipping routes, and the UAE has since halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran until further notice. Iran's foreign ministry has denied it targeted the UAE.
🟠 Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz stays closed until the US lifts its naval blockade, unfreezes Iranian assets and eases sanctions.
🟠 Qatar said it's watching Iran-Oman talks on a Hormuz shipping arrangement, hoping a deal there opens the door to broader US-Iran negotiations.
🟠 Mixed signals from Washington: envoy Jared Kushner described "very positive and active conversations" with Iran, but President Trump later posted that there are "no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled" – and that the naval blockade stays in full force.
🟠 President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed spoke by phone with Trump on Tuesday, discussing UAE-US cooperation and the regional situation.
✈️ Flights: Emirates and Etihad continue running reduced schedules to Bahrain and Kuwait (some routes still cancelled), while flydubai says its Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia services are operating as scheduled. Always check your airline directly before heading to the airport, since schedules can shift on short notice.
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