US-Israel-Iran War LIVE UPDATES: Pakistani national killed due to missile debris in Abu Dhabi, multiple explosions in Doha
The United Arab Emirates has lifted its brief airspace closure over Iranian attacks.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open for most maritime traffic but is closed to vessels linked to the United States, Israel and their allies. Speaking at a press conference in Tehran on Monday, Araghchi said the passageway is accessible "from our perspective", but not for countries Iran considers hostile.
"It is only closed to our enemies, to those who carried out unjust aggression against our country and to their allies," he said.
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said Israel approved strikes on Iran two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's February visit, stressing the decision was based on operational timing
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has announced the gradual resumption of some flights to and from Dubai International Airport to selected destinations, following the temporary suspension implemented as a precautionary measure.
Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that Indian airlines have cancelled 4,335 flights and foreign carriers 1,187 flights so far in the wake of the Middle East conflict.
"Authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi responded to an incident in the Al Bahia area involving a missile strike on a civilian vehicle, which resulted in the death of one Palestinian national," the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a statement," according to media reports.
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Dubai Flight Operations Suspended
Dubai International Airport has temporarily suspended all flight operations to and from the airport.
As a result, Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Dubai have been cancelled for the day.
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PTC News Desk: The Middle East plunged into unprecedented chaos after the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran last month resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sparking a war.
In response to which, Iran launched a series of retaliatory attacks on Israel and US military bases in the Gulf countries.
US President Donald Trump has urged countries such as China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint for global oil supplies.
- With inputs from agencies
