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Middle East war live: Drone strikes on UAE and Saudi Arabia fuel escalation fears

Middle East war live: Drone strikes on UAE and Saudi Arabia fuel escalation fears

Summary

Drone strikes hit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, causing a fire near a UAE nuclear power plant and prompting responses from both countries. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed several people including an Islamic Jihad commander, as US President Donald Trump warned Iran to act quickly to reach a peace deal.

Key Facts

  • A drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE.
  • UAE officials condemned the attack and said they were investigating its source.
  • The UAE defense ministry intercepted two other drones launched from the western border.
  • Saudi Arabia reported that it intercepted three drones recently.
  • Israeli airstrikes killed seven people in Lebanon, including a senior Islamic Jihad commander.
  • Eleven people were wounded in the Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese towns.
  • President Donald Trump warned Iran that it must move quickly to reach a peace agreement or face severe consequences.
  • Talks between Lebanon and Israel brokered by the US have been described as unsuccessful by Hezbollah.
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