Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: The US-Israel-Iran war entered its 15th day on Saturday, March 14, with developments across the Gulf indicating that the conflict is moving closer to the civilian landscape of the United Arab Emirates. Several countries in the region reported evacuations, safety advisories and travel disruptions as tensions continued to rise.
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Here’s what happened so far:
Trump Claims US Strikes on Kharg Island: US President Donald Trump said the United States bombed “every military target” on Iran’s Kharg Island. He also warned that the US could attack the island’s oil infrastructure if Iran continues to hamper ship flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump further said the United States would hit Iran “very hard” in the coming week as the war escalates. He described Iranian leaders as “deranged scumbags”.
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz: Iran confirmed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, banning US and Israeli-linked vessels from passing through the strait. Other ships are required to seek Iranian clearance before transit. Following the announcement, Brent crude prices rose above $100 a barrel.
Iran Warns Gulf Countries Hosting US Bases: Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered continued attacks on Gulf countries hosting US military bases unless those bases are shut down.
Evacuations Reported in Qatar: Authorities in Qatar evacuated parts of Doha’s Msheireb district, which houses several government offices as well as a Google office. Education City in Doha was also evacuated. The complex hosts branch campuses of six US universities.
F1 Races Likely to Be Cancelled: Formula One races scheduled next in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are expected to be cancelled due to the ongoing conflict.
UAE Issues Public Safety Advisory: The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) urged residents to stay away from any debris that may have fallen after aerial interceptions. Authorities warned the public not to touch or photograph any such objects.
Exams Cancelled at UAE Centres: India’s CISCE board cancelled ICSE and ISC examinations at centres in the UAE.
Special Flights Operated to the Gulf: Air India and Air India Express scheduled about 60 special flights to the Gulf. The two airlines are also set to operate around 80 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on March 14, 2026.
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