Here are the latest events related to the Middle East war on Monday, the 38th day of the conflict:
. Missile and drone attacks on the Emirates
The United Arab Emirates were the target of missile and drone attacks, the Defense Ministry said early Monday morning before dawn.
“The anti-aircraft defense system is in action against missile and drone threats,” the ministry indicated on X network, warning that the noises heard are related to these interception operations.
. Oil prices rise
Oil prices opened higher on Monday, with the two main types of black gold surpassing the symbolic threshold of $110 per barrel, on a market still stimulated by tensions in Iran.
A few minutes after the start of trading, WTI rose to $115.48, not far from its peak since the beginning of the United States and Israel’s offensive against Iran, at $119.48.
. Three dead in Beirut after an Israeli strike
An Israeli airstrike on a residential building killed three people on Sunday in Ain Saadeh, a town near Beirut, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
A local official from the Lebanese Forces, a Christian party opposed to the pro-Iranian Hezbollah, reportedly died in the strike targeting an apartment in a residential building, according to the National News Agency (Ani).
. Emirates: a port targeted in an attack
The port of Khor Fakkan, on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates and near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, was targeted in an attack. Four people were injured by falling debris resulting from the interception of the unidentified projectile by local authorities.
. Israel promises to “intensify” operations against Hezbollah
Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited southern Lebanon on Sunday, where his troops are operating, and promised to “intensify” operations against Hezbollah, according to a military statement.
The army intends to “repel the threat to the communities of the north” of Israel, and “we will remain on this line as long as necessary,” he declared.
. Trump appears to once again postpone his ultimatum to Iran
Donald Trump appeared once again on Sunday to postpone by 24 hours his ultimatum to Iran, now set for “Tuesday 8:00 p.m.” Washington time (00:00 GMT Wednesday), in a brief message on his Truth Social platform.
He had previously stated that there were “good chances” for an agreement with Iran on Monday. Without an agreement, “you will see bridges and power plants collapsing across the country,” he threatened again.
“Open the damn Strait, you bastards, or you will live in Hell – YOU WILL SEE!” Donald Trump had previously written on his Truth Social platform, adding: “Glory to Allah.”
. Iran responds to Trump that “the whole region will burn” because of him
“Your reckless actions drag the United States into a real HELL for every family, and our entire region will burn because you insist on following the orders of (Benjamin) Netanyahu,” the Israeli Prime Minister, wrote Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in an English message on X.
. Emirates ready to “join” any effort to reopen Hormuz
Presidential advisor Anwar Gargash said the United Arab Emirates were ready to “join any effort” by the United States or the international community to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. For him, Iran’s “strategy,” which regularly targets its Gulf neighbors since the start of the war, risks enhancing Israel’s influence in the region.
. Moscow wants Washington to “abandon the language of ultimatums”
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Sunday he wants the United States to “abandon the language of ultimatums” to facilitate a “return to negotiations,” in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also said Sunday to his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov that he wishes to work with him towards “de-escalation” of the war in the Middle East, Chinese state media announced.
