UAE Minister on Iran Attacks: 'We'll Recover'

0:00This is Corey, here with your quick two-minute global update. The UAE's Minister of State, Lana Nussebe, urged Iran to stop its strikes on regional countries and promised her nation would recover quickly. She revealed that more than 1,800 drones and missiles have targeted the UAE since the war started, calling to scale a real shock. Damage has hit some of the country's most famous spots, like the Fairmont, the Palm Hotel, and the Burj al-Arab. Drones have landed near Dubai International Airport, forcing thousands of flight cancellations, while trade at Jebel Ali Port has slowed and most. Shipping through the strait of Hormuz has halted. Other Gulf nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, have faced similar attacks from Iran in response to actions by the U.S., and Israel. Dubai's image as a top spot for business and expats has taken a hit, but Nussebe stressed the UAE's top economy grew 5.1 percent last year.

1:02She avoided specifics on military retaliation, noting the UAE won't let its land or skies be used against Iran and reserves rights for collective. Self-defense under international law. Iran bears responsibility for harm to civilian sites like hotels and ports, she added. Nussebe also touched on a 60-year-old British man charged under cybercrime laws for allegedly filming Iranian missiles over Dubai. She defended info controls as vital for safety during tense times, urging people to stick to reliable sources amid strict rules on criticism. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-I-SOL-PILLO.com