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 In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf region, a Malta-flagged container vessel was struck by what maritime authorities describe as missiles or projectiles—widely attributed to Iranian forces—prompting the entire crew to abandon ship amid raging fires. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at approximately 1109 GMT, when the Safeen Prestige was transiting eastbound through the Strait of Hormuz, just two nautical miles north of the Omani coast. According to reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and British maritime risk management firm Vanguard Tech, the ship was hit by an "unknown projectile" just above the waterline, igniting a fire in the engine room. No environmental pollution has been reported so far, but the blaze rendered the vessel inoperable, forcing the 24-member crew to evacuate. Omani naval forces swiftly responded, rescuing all crew members who were reported in good health and receiving necessary medical ...

  Iranian missile and drone attacks in retaliation for prior US-Israeli strikes have targeted key sites across the United Arab Emirates, causing casualties and widespread disruption to aviation and landmarks. In Abu Dhabi, authorities confirmed an "incident" at Zayed International Airport resulting from intercepted Iranian projectiles. Falling debris led to one fatality — an Asian national — and seven injuries, according to Abu Dhabi Airports' statement on X. The UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones nationwide, preventing larger-scale damage. At Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest for international passengers, a concourse sustained minor damage in what Dubai's media office described as a quickly contained incident. Four staff members were injured, with emergency teams responding immediately. Aviation sources indicated terminal damage from overnight attacks, prompting the indefinite suspension of all...