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Cheap drones transform global battlefield

Iran's $20,000 Shahed drone has been the regime's great equalizer

Axios

UK may send ships and mine-hunting drones to help open strait of Hormuz, says Miliband

Energy secretary says government looking at ‘any options’ to get crucial shipping lanes reopened

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer hold crisis talks on opening Strait of Hormuz closed by Iran attacks on tankers

Cabinet minister Ed Miliband confirmed that Britain is considering deploying de-mining drones to the Middle East

Evening Standard

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UAE Reports Early Sunday Missile Attack As Iran Says US Used Its Territory For Strikes

Debris from an intercepted Iranian drone struck a major oil facility at the port of Fujairah, sparking a fire and leading authorities to temporarily halt some oil‑loading operations at the strategic export hub.

International Business Times

Iran continues strikes on Gulf states day after US threatens oil facilities

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE warned people that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles, a day after Iran called for port evacuations, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country’s non-US assets.

Euronews

Middle East War Day 16: UAE and other Gulf countries report fresh attacks; Kuwait airport hit

Explosions rocked Dubai as Iran claimed missile and drone strikes on the UAE's Al Dhafra airbase. Kuwait International Airport also reported drone impacts damaging radar, though no injuries occurred. These actions follow Iran's warnings and accusations of UAE ports being used for attacks on its oil facilities, escalating regional tensions.

The Times of India

Watch: Fire breaks out at Lanaz refinery in Iraq's Erbil after drone strike

A drone strike ignited a major fire at Erbil's Lanaz refinery in northern Iraq on Saturday, leading to a halt in operations. While officials confirmed the blaze was contained by Sunday, the facility remains shut as damage is assessed. This incident occurs amidst escalating security concerns tied to regional conflicts

The Times of India

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Ukraine war briefing: six people killed as Russia unleashes missile and drone attacks, officials say

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted energy infrastructure near Kyiv but residential buildings and schools also hit. What we know on day 1,481

The Guardian - AU

As Iran war rages, White House ignores Ukraine’s game-changing drone proposal

Ukraine is currently awaiting White House approval for a significant drone production agreement that Kyiv proposed last year, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This deal is significant, especially as countries worldwide are scrambling to modernize their air defenses after the ongoing Iran war highlighted some serious shortcomings in current…

The Mary Sue

Evacuate ports, docks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah: Iran warns; claims 'American hideouts' in UAE emirates 'used' to strike oil hub Kharg Island amid war with US-Israel

Tensions surge as Iran warns residents to evacuate UAE ports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, claiming they are used by US forces. This unprecedented threat follows US strikes on Iran's oil hub, escalating fears of a wider regional conflict. The warning highlights the vulnerability of vital economic centers and global…

The Times of India

Middle East crisis Day 15: Iran hits US embassy in Baghdad, UAE oil hub struck as war widens across Gulf

The US-Israel conflict with Iran escalated significantly on its 15th day. Iran targeted the US embassy in Baghdad and a UAE oil hub, while Israel struck Lebanon and Iraq. Debris from intercepted missiles hit Dubai twice. The war now directly impacts diplomatic sites and oil infrastructure across the Gulf, with…

The Times of India

Suspected Iran drone attack sparks huge fire at key Emirates oil port

A crucial port in the United Arab Emirates has been hit by suspected Iranian drone strikes, causing a blaze and partial suspension of oil operations. The incident at Fujairah, a major oil storage hub near the Strait of Hormuz, has heightened concerns over already-surging oil prices. The strikes occurred amidst…

The Independent UK

Iranian lawmaker says Ukraine's drone support makes it a legitimate war target

Eleven countries have requested Kyiv’s help in countering Shahed-type drones amid the Iran war and Tehran's ongoing attacks against the Gulf states, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week.

Euronews

‘I won’t hide it, I’m scared’: drone strike alerts Cyprus to its inadequate bomb shelters

Almost 20% of the shelters are unsuitable or don’t exist at all, with officials admitting Iran war ‘has exposed just how ill-prepared we are’

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The Times of India

'Surprise attack': Can Iran hit California with kamikaze drones?

The FBI issued an alert about a potential Iranian drone attack on California, launched from a vessel off the US coast. Officials emphasize this warning is based on unverified intelligence and does not indicate an imminent threat, circulating the information out of caution.

Euronews

Russian strikes kill at least four people in Kyiv region as peace talks stall

A Russian overnight attack on Ukraine's Kyiv region hit four districts, damaging residential buildings, educational institutions, enterprises and critical infrastructure, regional authorities said. The attack killed at least four people and wounded at least 15 more.

Radio France Internationale

Macron thanks Iraqi PM for support after French soldier killed in drone strike

President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude to the Iraqi prime minister for taking measures to protect French forces, after a drone strike killed a French soldier and injured six others in Iraq's Kurdistan region earlier this week.

Evening Standard

British warship sent to defend Cyprus base spent three days in Channel

Naval sources criticised the government for ‘no understanding of the importance of maritime power’

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The Independent UK

Pakistan’s president says Afghan Taliban forces crossed a ‘red line’ with drone attacks on civilians

Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari says that Afghanistan’s Taliban government has “crossed a red line” by attempting drone attacks that injured several people a day earlier

The Times of India

UAE News: Dubai Global Village cancels Eid Al Fitr fireworks, remains closed until further notice

Dubai's Global Village will not have its usual Eid Al Fitr fireworks this year. The popular attraction remains closed due to safety precautions. This decision follows country-wide directives restricting fireworks and drone shows. The closure is linked to heightened regional tensions. Authorities are prioritizing safety as the region navigates current…

Tom’s Hardware

US and Gulf states race for Ukrainian interceptor drones, 3D printed model costs $1,000 apiece — Shahed-136 kamikaze drone threat spurs rush for interceptors

Ukraine has sent drone interceptors and training crews to the U.S. and its Gulf State allies as the Iran War rumbles on.

The Independent UK

‘You live in Dubai, aren’t you scared?’ How the UAE ‘safe haven’ tried to spin two weeks of drone strikes

IN FOCUS: Bryony Gooch reports on the jarring contrast between footage of drones hitting the emirate while the Iran war rages, with social media influencers and expats claiming it’s business as usual in Dubai

Euronews

French officer killed in Iraq: Could this drag France into a wider war with Iran?

A deadly drone strike in Iraq has raised fears of deeper French involvement in the Iran conflict and potential attacks on French soil.

The Independent UK

Russian strike on the Kyiv region kills 4 and wounds at least 15, with peace talks stalled

A Russian missile and drone strike hit the Kyiv region and killed at least four people, Ukrainian officials say

The Times of India

Pakistan downs Taliban drones near Islamabad; debris injures four including two children

At least four people, including two children, were injured after debris from Afghan Taliban drones fell in several Pakistani cities, the country’s military said on Saturday. The drones were intercepted and destroyed before reaching their intended targets, but falling fragments caused injuries in different locations.

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