US-Israel War on Iran Day 15: Trump says Bombs Kharg Island; Tehran Warns of Oil Retaliation

Gulf intercepts missiles and drones as US signals tougher strikes on Iran.

President Donald Trump announced US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, hitting military facilities while sparing oil infrastructure, prompting Iran to threaten US-linked oil targets. Meanwhile, UAE air defences intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs on March 13, with total engagements since the escalation reaching 285 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,567 UAVs. In the UAE, 10 defendants face expedited trials for sharing misleading or AI-generated videos online, while Abu Dhabi authorities arrested 45 individuals for filming incident sites and spreading false information, part of ongoing efforts to curb misinformation and protect national security.

Source: Gulf News