Overview
- Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held calls with counterparts in India and Morocco and the UN secretary‑general’s envoy to Sudan, as partners condemned the attacks and urged restraint.
- The UAE’s envoy in Geneva rejected characterizing the assaults as retaliatory, asserting they were unlawful strikes on civilians and civilian infrastructure.
- Authorities acknowledged a civilian fatality inside the UAE, with Sheikh Dhiyab bin Mohammed offering condolences to the family of Alaa Nader Aouni Mushtaha.
- Inside Iran, officials announced mass arrests and tightened security while NetBlocks reported an 18‑day nationwide internet disruption restricting access.
- Oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, complicating U.S. monetary decisions, while UAE ministries and major retailers reported steady supplies and intensified market inspections ahead of Eid.