UAE Hit Hardest in Middle East Conflict

0:00Stay in form in two minutes or less with Sydney News today from the Daily News Now. The war in the Middle East that erupted on February 28 has hit the United Arab Emirates hardest from Iranian retaliation strikes against U.S. and Israeli actions. Cities like Dubai saw smoke fill the skies right away, and over a week later, upscale areas still deal with shattered glass while drones force airport evacuations. Iran has fired more than 500 ballistic missiles and 2,000 drones across the region since the fighting started, with the UAE facing. More taxed in Israel or other Gulf neighbors, casualties include at least six dead and 122 injured. Australia stepped in quickly, with Prime Minister Anthony Al-Banes sending an E7A Wedge tail surveillance plane an extra defense personnel too. Safeguard over 20,000 ASEs living there. Those warn these strikes threaten civilians and global travel routes. Experts point to the UAE's role as a top business magnet, drawing nearly 10,000 millionaires

1:02last year, plus its massive oil reserves and ports. Like Jebel Ali, a key U.S. Navy stop. Western bases such as Al-Dafra Air Base, shared with the U.S. and used for regional missions, also make it a prime target. Meanwhile, the UAE insists its facilities aren't launching attacks on Iran, and both strong defenses like Patriot missiles and FAD systems. Close geography, just 100 kilometers across the water and ties to Israel through the Abraham Accords, fuel the focus, with long-term economic, far-out looming for this stability-driven hub. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Some people meditate, I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLO.COM