UAE Jets Escort Flights Amid Iran Tensions

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Sydney News Today. Every commercial flight leaving Dubai or Abu Dhabi has had a United Arab Emirates fighter jet escort for the past few days. This is all to help thousands of stranded travelers get home safely amid rising tensions with Iran. The United Arab Emirates wants to prove it can still serve as a key global transport hub during the chaos. To make this possible, the country struck a back-channel deal with Iran for a safe southern flight path that avoids the Gulf. Officials are pushing hard for normal operations to protect the nation's image as a safe spot for expats and big investments. The United Arab Emirates has built success by moving beyond oil money, so keeping that reputation matters a lot. The human side shows in the huge costs, like the point jets and intercepting over a thousand Iranian missiles and drones aimed at the area. Those cheap enemy drones hit hard against multi-million dollar defense systems. A defense ministry spokesman stressed their advanced homegrown tech can handle any escalation

1:01length. Recent reports say the United Arab Emirates is weighing a freeze on Iranian assets there, which could cut Tehran's cash flow badly. Meanwhile, four major Gulf states are discussing pulling back massive overseas investments, including in the United States, to cover war expenses. This puts pressure on everyone involved. A prominent United Arab Emirates billionaire publicly called out President Trump for dragging the region into unwanted conflict, questioning his, promises, and the risks to Gulf allies. As the situation drags on, it's sparking real diamonds that could shift power balances with players like Russia and China. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. What is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.