U.S.-Iran information as we speak: Stay updates

Amazon Net Companies stated Sunday it was working to repair a disruption it suffered within the United Arab Emirates after unidentified “objects” struck one in every of its information facilities, sparking a fireplace and resulting in an influence minimize.

It comes because the UAE is being focused by Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone strikes following U.S. and Israeli assaults on the nation over the weekend.

AWS stated on its well being dashboard that the problem had led to some ongoing connectivity disruptions, however clients had been in a position to reroute to unaffected zones.

In its newest replace, AWS stated it nonetheless didn’t have an estimated time for energy restoration. “We’re investigating extra connectivity points and error charges within the ME-CENTRAL-1 Area [UAE],” the corporate stated.

— Dylan Butts

Loud blasts had been heard for a 3rd day in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. CNBC’s workforce within the United Arab Emirates stated the explosions occurred shortly after 9 a.m native time.

The UAE’s Ministry of Defence stated in a submit on X that the nation’s air pressure and air defence items had intercepted “165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 541 Iranian drones for the reason that begin of the Iranian assault.”

Among the many places focused had been Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab resort, the Fairmont Lodge on the Palm, Jebel Ali Port, Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Towers and the worldwide airports within the two emirates.

— Emma Graham

Iran’s safety chief Ali Larijani stated that Tehran has no plans to interact in negotiations with the USA.

“We won’t negotiate with the USA,” the previous adviser to the late supreme chief stated in a submit on X, dismissing reviews that it’s in search of to restart negotiations with Washington.

“Trump has plunged the area into chaos along with his ‘false hopes’ and is now frightened about additional casualties of American troops,” he wrote in an earlier submit.

— Lee Ying Shan

Kuwait’s Director Normal of Civil Protection stated Monday that the nation’s Air Protection forces had efficiently intercepted a majority of hostile Iranian drones approaching its borders by maritime routes.

The Kuwaiti official additionally confirmed that no accidents had been reported from the interception operations, in line with a report by state-backed media.

In response to the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iran unleashed waves of drones and missiles on a number of Arab nations, together with Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, over the weekend.

Since then, international locations like Bahrain and the UAE have reported profitable interceptions of a whole lot of Iranian drones.

In response to Bahrian officers, the assaults have included Iran’s Shahed-136 kind drones, an inexpensive, regionally made drone that may act like a guided missiles that journey to a predetermined goal.

— Dylan Butts

The United Arab Emirates recalled its ambassador from Iran Monday and shuttered its embassy in Tehran in response to missile strikes over the weekend that it stated focused civilian infrastructure, together with Jebel Ali Port and airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The UAE Ministry of Overseas Affairs additionally summoned the Iranian Ambassador and delivered a word of protest over what it described as “terrorist assaults.”

Abu Dhabi downgraded ties with Tehran in 2016 after assaults on Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran. Relations deteriorated additional after the UAE joined the Abraham Accords in 2020.

In recent times, nonetheless, ties had begun to enhance. The UAE’s nationwide safety advisor, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan, visited Tehran in 2021, in a uncommon transfer geared toward warming ties.

About half 1,000,000 Iranians are estimated to dwell within the Emirates, a lot of them in Dubai. The Emirate is dwelling to an Iranian hospital, at the least one Shiite mosque in Jumeirah and quite a few companies promoting Iranian items. Regardless of periodic diplomatic strains, the 2 international locations have maintained vital buying and selling ties. Iran and the UAE are additionally at odds over three contested islands within the Persian Gulf.

Saudi Arabia, which lately restored diplomatic relations with Iran in 2023 below a deal brokered by China, additionally condemned the assaults on the Gulf States and summoned its ambassador from Tehran.

— Emma Graham

A gaggle of Center Japanese international locations and the U.S. issued a joint assertion Sunday night time stateside, condemning Iran’s missile and drone assaults and affirming their proper to self-defense.

“The Islamic Republic’s actions characterize a harmful escalation that violates the sovereignty of a number of states and threatens regional stability. The focusing on of civilians and of nations not engaged in hostilities is reckless and destabilizing conduct,” in line with the assertion.

“We stand united in protection of our residents, sovereignty, and territory, and reaffirm our proper to self-defense within the face of those assaults. We stay dedicated to regional safety and commend the efficient air and missile protection cooperation that has prevented far higher lack of life and destruction.”

— Anniek Bao

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to replace high leaders of the Senate and Home at 4 p.m. ET on Monday.

This comes on the again of coordinated strikes by the USA and Israel on Iran, and Tehran’s retaliation that has seen it goal U.S. bases within the area, together with these within the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

— Lee Ying Shan

Israel Protection Forces stated they had been retaliating in opposition to Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah for focusing on Israeli civilians.

“In response to projectile hearth towards northern Israel, the IDF is putting Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon,” the IDF stated in assertion posted on X.

“Hezbollah is working on behalf of the Iranian regime, opening hearth in opposition to the Israeli civilians, and bringing spoil to Lebanon. IDF troops have ready for such a state of affairs as a part of Operation ‘Roaring Lion’, and are ready for an all-fronts state of affairs,” the assertion learn.

The IDF in 2024 killed Hezbollah’s chief Hassan Nasrallah, who had led the Iran-backed militant group for greater than three many years.

— Vinay Dwivedi

The U.Okay. has granted permission for the U.S. to make use of its army bases within the Center East in an effort to destroy Iranian missiles and missile launchers, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated in an deal with on Sunday posted to X.

Starmer framed his determination as one in every of self protection.

The transfer follows Iranian strikes throughout the area which have put British pursuits, residents and allies in hurt’s method, regardless of the U.Okay. not having been concerned within the preliminary U.S. and Israeli assaults on Iran, the prime minister stated.

“All of us keep in mind the errors of Iraq, and now we have discovered these classes,” Starmer stated. “We weren’t concerned within the preliminary strikes on Iran, and we won’t be a part of offensive motion now.”

“However Iran is pursuing a scorched earth technique,” he added. “So we’re supporting the collective self protection of our allies and our folks within the area. As a result of that’s our responsibility to the British folks. It’s one of the best ways to get rid of the pressing menace and forestall the scenario spiraling additional.”

Towards this backdrop, the U.Okay.’s determination to permit the U.S. to make use of its bases is in step with worldwide legislation, he stated.

—Greg Iacurci