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Embassies close across 8 Arab states amid US-Iran war

Embassies close across 8 Arab states amid US-Iran war

Arab countries see embassy closures, evacuations and diplomatic protests amid Iranian attacks in retaliation for ongoing US-Israeli offensive

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Kuwait denounces Iranian attack on US Embassy
03.03.2026

Kuwait denounces Iranian attack on US Embassy

Kuwait considers attack as 'an act that constitutes a blatant violation of all international norms and laws,' says Foreign Ministry

Netanyahu equates Iranian regime to ancient biblical foe
03.03.2026

Netanyahu equates Iranian regime to ancient biblical foe

’We read in this week’s Torah portion, “Remember what Amalek did to you.” We remember and we act,’ says Israeli PM

Israeli army claims to strike 'command headquarters' in Iranian capital
03.03.2026

Israeli army claims to strike 'command headquarters' in Iranian capital

Army says attack targeted Presidential Palace, Supreme National Security Council building

Drone debris causes fire at UAE’s Fujairah port, authorities say
03.03.2026

Drone debris causes fire at UAE’s Fujairah port, authorities say

Air defenses intercepted drone and falling debris ignited fire, Fujairah government says

UAE denies Bloomberg report on its 'advanced defensive capabilities'
03.03.2026

UAE denies Bloomberg report on its 'advanced defensive capabilities'

⁠'These assertions are unfounded and misrepresent the UAE’s high level of preparedness, technological sophistication, and operational readiness,' says UAE Foreign Ministry