The United Arab Emirates has reportedly reopened its airspace after closing it due to missile and drone threats from Iran. The statement came during reports of Israeli air strikes across Beirut overnight, which Lebanon's National News Agency say were localised to southern neighbourhoods. Strikes on Iraq continue into TuesdayIraq has been hit by a series of strikes this week, which have continued into early Tuesday morning. A security official told AFP "three drones and four rockets attacked the embassy, with at least one drone crashing inside it". Iraqi security sources told AFP it was "the most intense assault since the attacks began".

Source: The Star March 17, 2026 07:06 UTC