UAE CONSIDERS STRIKING IRAN AS WAR SPREADS The UAE is weighing military action against Iran after enduring 186 missile and 812 drone attacks, the most of any Gulf country since the war began. Despite intercepting most strikes, the attacks killed three and wounded around 70, targeting civilian infrastructure and oil facilities. Emirati officials say they reserve the right to respond, reflecting growing Gulf anger, while Israeli and Saudi sources suggest the conflict could draw in other regional powers.(*Walter Bloomberg)