Key facts
- The UAE intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters on Monday.
- The UAE condemned the incident as a dangerous escalation and violation of its sovereignty.
- The drone originated from Iran.
- Jordanian military intercepted eight Iranian missiles.
- U.S. Central Command conducted strikes on Iranian rocket launchers.
- Lebanon requested Greek assistance for peace with Israel.
The United Arab Emirates' air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters on Monday, according to the Defense Ministry. The UAE condemned the incident as a "dangerous escalation" and a violation of its sovereignty, reserving its right to respond. This interception followed a weekend exchange of fire between U.S. and Iranian forces. The U.S. military stated it conducted strikes on rocket launchers on an Iranian island that were preparing to launch mines into the Strait of Hormuz, describing the action as "limited" and "precise." Iran responded by launching missiles toward U.S. sites in Jordan, all of which were intercepted by the Jordanian military. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated his country was not seeking war but would respond decisively to aggressors. Meanwhile, Lebanon's Joseph Aoun is seeking Greece's assistance in implementing an agreement to end the war with Israel, suggesting Greece's good relations with both nations could facilitate peace. Separately, the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is en route to Thailand for a port visit after a deployment supporting U.S. operations in the Middle East, having spent over 250 days at sea.