If you examine the timeline of the US-Israeli war on Iran so far, a pattern emerges, showing how both sides are trying to manipulate the price of oil.
Al Jazeera’s @mohamedwashere breaks it down.
Iran’s Fars news agency, citing a source, denies any contact with US President Donald Trump, “not even through an intermediary”, and claims he “backed down” after warnings Iran would target power plants. The claims could not be verified.
Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall reports.
UAE air defences engage 3 ballistic missiles, 8 UAVs
The UAE air defence systems on 21th March 2026 engaged 3 ballistic missiles and 8 UAVs launched from Iran.
Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,748 UAVs.
These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as 6 fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Palestinian nationalities.
A total of 160 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden and Tunisia.
The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats, and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine State security in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and safeguards its national interests and capabilities.
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Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates.