Middle East war: Things UAE residents need to know today (Nov 15, 2026)

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Saudi Arabia thwarts missile threats targeting Riyadh and oil-rich regions The Middle East conflict saw fresh escalation on Sunday as Bahrain intercepted Iranian aerial attacks…

Saudi Arabia thwarts missile threats targeting Riyadh and oil-rich regions

The Middle East conflict saw fresh escalation on Sunday as Bahrain intercepted Iranian aerial attacks and Saudi Arabia reported new missile and drone threats. Meanwhile, reports of tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz kept maritime security in focus, despite a recent decline in international oil prices.

Bahrain said Sunday that its air defences intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aerial attacks following security warnings urging residents to seek shelter.

Reuters reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have launched six drones targeting US air-defence radar at the Al-Rifaa helicopter base.

Neither US nor Bahraini authorities immediately confirmed Iran's claimed strike on the facility.

Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, condemned the attacks and urged residents to remain calm.

The incident highlights continuing security risks across the Gulf despite diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Washington and Tehran.

The Saudi-led coalition said on Sunday that it intercepted two ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh and three drones targeting the kingdom's oil-rich Eastern Province.

Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, ports and energy infrastructure have intensified in recent weeks, prompting expanded Saudi military operations in Yemen.

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