Trump has slowed down immediate military action in the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for a calculated exit strategy while allowing Iran temporary operational control of the vital trade route. The US now aims to weaken Iran’s naval and missile capabilities before stepping back, as oil markets stabilize slightly after a sharp surge. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are being prepared to reopen the Strait, with allies ready to step in if needed, even as tensions remain high following the killing of a key Iranian naval commander linked to the blockade. WATCH
01 April,2026 04:04 PM IST
A dramatic escalation in Gulf tensions has unfolded after a suspected Iran-linked drone strike set a Kuwaiti-flagged oil tanker Al-Salmi ablaze near Dubai’s anchorage. The vessel, fully loaded with crude, caught fire following a direct hit, triggering a massive emergency response from maritime authorities. Firefighting teams were quickly deployed to contain the blaze, while early reports confirm that all 24 crew members are safe with no injuries. However, the situation remains critical as damage assessment begins and concerns grow over a potential oil spill in one of the world’s busiest energy corridors. The incident comes amid a wider pattern of escalating drone and missile activity targeting commercial shipping across the Gulf. Reports of projectiles near Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura and rising threats around the Strait of Hormuz are adding to fears of a broader disruption to global oil supply chains.
01 April,2026 03:58 PM IST
UAE air defence systems intercepted multiple missiles and drones launched from Iran, with loud explosions heard across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Officials confirmed seven ballistic missiles and sixteen drones were shot down, while debris from an intercepted missile injured an Indian national. Saudi Arabia also intercepted a missile and drone during the same wave. Authorities urged residents to remain calm as airlines operated limited flights amid rising regional tensions.
24 March,2026 12:42 AM IST
A massive fire erupted near Dubai International Airport after a suspected drone strike hit a fuel tank in the vicinity of DXB, forcing the temporary suspension of flight operations at one of the world's busiest airports. Civil defence teams rushed to the scene and battled the blaze for nearly two hours before bringing the fire under control. Air defence alarms sounded across parts of Dubai as the UAE intercepted missiles and drones launched amid the escalating US–Israel–Iran conflict.
17 March,2026 02:05 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
