Overview
- The UAE disclosed official tallies showing 172 of 186 ballistic missiles destroyed, 755 of 812 drones intercepted, eight cruise missiles downed, and three deaths with 68 minor injuries, while asserting full readiness and the right to respond.
- Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones targeting the Ras Tanura refinery and said two drones struck near the US Embassy in Riyadh causing a small fire and minor damage without injuries, as a source told AFP the kingdom may respond militarily if attacks are judged coordinated by Iran.
- The UK said it declined to join initial US strikes but later worked with Washington on defensive measures to degrade Iran’s missile threat, kept diplomatic channels open, and reported a drone hit on a British base in Cyprus with no casualties.
- The US Embassy in Amman was temporarily evacuated due to a threat and Jordan instituted a partial, temporary airspace closure, according to official statements.
- Oil prices climbed with Brent near $80 a barrel and traders watching risks to the Strait of Hormuz, which US Central Command said remains open despite Iranian threats aired on state media.