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Middle East Conflict Escalates: Saudi Expels Iran Diplomat, UAE Intercepts Missiles

Iran began targeting Israeli and US assets in several Gulf countries after US-Israel strikes in the country on Feb 28.

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News18•22-03-2026, 08:53

Middle East Conflict Escalates: Saudi Expels Iran Diplomat, UAE Intercepts Missiles

•Middle East conflict enters fourth week, causing fatalities, infrastructure loss, and global energy crisis.
•Iran targets UAE and Gulf countries in response to US attacks, with UAE hit by 1,714 drones, 334 ballistic missiles, and 13 cruise missiles.
•Attacks caused major harm to UAE's luxury hotels, refineries, airports, and commercial zones.
•Saudi Arabia expels Iran's military attaché and diplomats, citing "flagrant violation of international law" and warning of "serious consequences."
•UAE air defenses intercepted incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, as confirmed by the UAE Defence Ministry.

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