US Iran War: Tension has once again increased after Washington and Tehran failed to agree on ending the war. Breaking the ceasefire, Iran attacked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with drones and missiles on Monday. This is considered to be Iran’s first major military action after the ceasefire announcement on April 8.
UAE officials confirmed the air threat and said that emergency alerts have been issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Defense and the air defense system has been activated.
Alert in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
People living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been advised to stay indoors and follow government instructions by sending mobile emergency alerts. According to initial reports, three Indian citizens have been injured in this attack, who have been admitted to the hospital.
Regarding the attack in Fujairah, the Indian Embassy has said that it is in touch with the local administration and all possible medical assistance is being provided to the affected Indians.
The crew of the seized ship was sent to Pakistan
Meanwhile, the US has sent 22 crew members of the seized Iranian ship MV Touska to Pakistan as part of a “confidence-building measure”. The ship belonged to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines group and was captured by US forces near Chabahar port in the Gulf of Oman.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that all of them were brought safely to Pakistan and later they would be sent to Iran. Describing it as a positive sign of cooperation between America and Iran, he called it an important step for regional peace. That is, while on one hand military tension is increasing rapidly, on the other hand some “confidence-building” steps are also being taken at the diplomatic level, due to which the situation has become more complex.