UAE intercepts incoming Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle East
Summary
The United Arab Emirates intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters following recent military actions between Iran and the United States. Meanwhile, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed at least two Palestinians, and Lebanon sought Greece’s help to promote peace with Israel.Key Facts
- The UAE Defense Ministry said it intercepted an Iranian drone early Monday above its territorial waters.
- The drone attack came after U.S. forces attacked rocket launchers on an Iranian island over the weekend.
- Iran responded by firing missiles at U.S. sites in Jordan, all of which were intercepted.
- Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran does not want war but will respond to attacks decisively.
- An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed at least two Palestinians and critically wounded two others.
- The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the Gaza airstrike.
- Since October’s ceasefire attempt, over 1,320 Palestinians have died from Israeli fire in Gaza, according to local health officials.
- Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun asked Greece to help implement a U.S.-brokered peace agreement with Israel, hoping Greece can use its good relations with both countries to promote peace.
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