The US-Israel military campaign against Iran has entered its 34th day, and US President Donald Trump has issued his strongest warning yet on Wednesday, promising to increase missile strikes over the coming weeks. He insisted that American forces would achieve all their war objectives “very, very shortly.”
The ongoing conflict continues to shake global energy markets as stocks fell sharply, and oil prices surged, unsettling regional security.
Trump: ‘We Will Bring Them Back to the Stone Age’
While addressing the American public, Trump made his claim very clear. “Over the next two to three weeks, we are going to bring them (Iran) back to the Stone Age, where they belong,” he said with no clear mention of how long it will take for the conflict to end or a possible ceasefire.
Trump also directly threatened to target Iran’s oil and energy infrastructure if Tehran refused to accept US terms in ongoing ‘negotiations.’ Analysts warn that this could trigger one of the worst energy supply crises in modern history. Global markets reacted immediately, stocks dropped sharply, and oil prices jumped as investors prepared for a longer conflict.
UAE Shields Its Skies: The Numbers Behind the Defense
While Washington turns up the pressure, the UAE has been fighting its own battle in the skies night after night.
According to the latest figures from the UAE Ministry of Defence, air defences have intercepted a total of 457 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles, and 2,038 drones since the attacks began. On April 1 alone, five ballistic missiles and 35 drones were shot down.
These are not just numbers. Each interception means a live threat stopped before it could hit cities, airports, ports, or homes.
The Human Cost of War
As per reports, so far, two UAE Armed Forces members have been killed on duty amid the ongoing attacks from Iran. A civilian contractor of Moroccan nationality working with the military also lost his life. Nine more civilians from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Palestine, and India were killed. A total of 190 people have been injured due to daily interceptions. These people belong to more than 30 nationalities, including Emirati, Egyptian, Filipino, Indian, Sri Lankan, and Swedish.
Across all seven emirates, security and emergency services have responded very quickly to every incident.
Disruption of daily routine in the Emirates
The ongoing war has not only caused disruption in the global scenario; it has also touched everyday life far beyond the battlefield.
The schools and classrooms have gone quiet. All the nurseries, kindergartens, and public and private schools have switched to remote learning until April 17, with the Ministry of Education prioritizing the safety of students and staff.
The skies of Dubai tell the same story: Dubai International Airport is operating on a reduced schedule, with many airlines suspending or cutting back flights following a drone incident near the airport on March 30.
Fuel prices have risen sharply. Super 98 petrol climbed to Dh3.39 per liter, a sharp rise from what people were paying last month. Diesel has surged even more, Dh4.69 per liter from Dh2.72—this is a direct result of the war’s impact on global energy markets.
UAE Calls for Restraint
Even after absorbing relentless waves of aerial attacks, the UAE has kept a calm and measured stance diplomatically. The UAE Ministry of Defence has repeatedly called for an end to military escalation, even as its air defense systems operate 24 hours a day without fail.
The residents of Emirates are urged to stay alert, follow only official sources for emergency updates, and remain indoors during active interceptions. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) continues to monitor and advise the public during critical times, guiding them to seek shelter.
However, there are no ceasefire talks on the table, and US President Trump is pushing their military front harder; peace still seems like a faraway dream. For a country like the UAE, built on openness, trade, and stability, the hope for diplomacy to win over destruction remains strong.
