Iran's UAE Attacks: A New Front in Middle East War

0:00On March 11th, the war between Iran, the United States, and Israel, is heading into its second week, and surprisingly, the United Arab Emirates has. Become Iran's main target. Official counts from Gulf governments show the UAE absorbing 1,728 Iranian missiles and drones, which is 44 percent of all regional strikes since the fighting started. Earlier this week, leaders expected most retaliation to hit Israel or American bases after U.S. Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Instead, Iran is focusing on Gulf states like the UAE to pressure Washington by damaging its close air of allies economically. Attacks have struck nearby's international airport, residential areas, and oil refineries, causing fires and shutdowns. Officials report four civilians killed, and over 100 wounded, even though more than 90 percent of projectiles were intercepted by advanced, defenses like Patriot and Thad Systems. The UAE hosts key U.S military assets, including air bases near Abu Dhabi,

1:04and the big Jebel Ali port in Dubai for Navy ships. Analysts say Iran aims to disrupt global trade and travel hubs to force western de-escalation, and officials now warn of even harder hits ahead. Meanwhile, initial frustration in the Gulf toward the U.S. in Israel has turned to anger at Iran, as strikes continue. Life in Dubai goes on with beaches and flights operating amid alerts, but with no end to the conflict, the UAE stays in the crosshairs as defenses. Hold for now.