Updated On: 02 March, 2026 03:56 PM IST | Abu Dhabi | mid-day online correspondent
A US-Israel military strike on Iran has triggered missile retaliation across the Gulf, heightening regional tensions. As UAE air defences intercepted incoming threats, BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi announced temporary closure. Major airlines, including IndiGo and Emirates, suspended select Middle East flights

BAPS Hindi Mandir in Abu Dhabi. (Pic/X@BAPSHindu Mandir)
A sudden wave of global turmoil has intensified after the US-Israel attack on Iran. The United States of America, along with Israel, launched a military strike on Iran on Saturday, triggering retaliatory action that has heightened security concerns across the Gulf region.
In response to the Israeli attack, Iran reportedly fired missiles and drones targeting several Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, among others.