US-Iran War Enters Second Week: UAE Residents Face Rising Tensions

Several Gulf countries, including the UAE, are on high alert as Iran continues to launch drones and missiles in retaliation to the US-Israel attack. | World News

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The US-Iran war has entered its second week, with heavy air and missile strikes continuing across the Middle East.

US forces have struck thousands of targets inside Iran since the campaign began, while Tehran has responded with attacks across the region.

US President Donald Trump has suggested the military campaign is "ahead of schedule" and could end soon, though fighting and regional attacks continue.

The war has triggered a sharp spike in oil prices and heightened security alerts across Gulf countries, including the UAE.

Here are the latest updates on the US-Iran war:

The US-Israeli offensive on Iran has entered its second week.

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader.

The UAE air defences destroyed 12 ballistic missiles and intercepted 17 drones amid Iranian attacks on March 9.

Two UAE armed forces officers were killed in a helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction.

Iran's aerospace commander has warned of stronger missile attacks, with heavier warheads expected to be used in future strikes.

Israel has launched a second wave of strikes on Tehran targeting what it calls "terror targets".

Global oil prices jumped nearly 20% to a four-year high before easing slightly after Trump suggested the conflict may end soon.

The UAE has called for de-escalation, urging efforts to reduce tensions while defending itself against incoming threats.