Escalation in Middle East: UAE Counters Iranian Threats
Conflict started on Feb 28 after strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to Iranian retaliation and appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader.
Casualties: 2 UAE soldiers killed, 6 civilians (Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Palestine) dead, 160 injured (UAE, India, Egypt, Philippines, Sri Lanka).
On March 21, UAE intercepted 3 ballistic missiles and 8 UAVs from Iran.
Iran closed Strait of Hormuz, disrupting energy markets and regional economy.
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