Dubai-Abu Dhabi News LIVE Updates: BAPS Hindu Mandir In Abu Dhabi Closed After Iran's Fresh Strikes

A missile strike has been reported in the city of Hamadan in western Iran, with visuals circulating online showing a projectile streaking across the sky before impact.

The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi has announced that it will remain closed to visitors until Monday, March 9, citing the prevailing security situation and national advisories.

In a statement, the temple authorities said the decision was taken as a precautionary step. “Considering the present circumstances and in accordance with national security advisories, the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi will remain closed to visitors until Monday, March 9, as a precautionary measure,” the statement said.

The temple administration added that religious activities within the mandir will continue during this period. “During this time, the Swamis will continue to offer prayers inside the Mandir for peace, protection and the well-being of all,” the statement noted.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it has eliminated senior officials from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence during the opening phase of its military campaign, codenamed Operation Roaring Lion, describing the strike as a significant blow to Tehran’s intelligence apparatus.

According to the IDF, the operation was carried out using “precise intelligence” and targeted senior figures from the ministry, which Israel describes as the Iranian regime’s primary intelligence body.

Among those killed were Sayed Yahya Hamidi, the deputy minister responsible for Israel-related intelligence activities, and Jalal Pour Hossein, who headed the ministry’s espionage division.

The IDF said Hamidi had overseen operations aimed at Jewish and Western targets as well as Iranian dissidents both inside the country and abroad. Pour Hossein was described as a key figure in Iran’s espionage network.

Israeli military officials said additional senior figures linked to the ministry were also killed in the strike. According to the IDF, the targeted officials were involved in coordinating international attacks and assisting the Iranian government in suppressing domestic opposition, including during recent anti-government protests.

The Israeli military also said that documents recovered by troops operating in Gaza during the ongoing war indicated repeated attempts to establish a joint intelligence coordination center in Lebanon involving Hezbollah, Hamas and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The alleged initiative was said to be overseen by personnel from Iran’s intelligence ministry.

The United States has closed its embassy in Kuwait following escalating security concerns in the region.

Earlier, Reuters news agency, coinciding with the new wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks against American interests and bases in the region, reported: “Smoke is rising near the US Embassy in Kuwait.”

Details about the cause of the smoke and the extent of any damage were not immediately clear. The development comes amid heightened tensions in the region as Iranian missile and drone strikes target American assets and military installations.

Officials have yet to confirm whether the embassy closure is temporary or part of a broader security response. Further information is awaited.

Dubai News Today Live: An Iranian Shahed-136 drone was spotted flying freely over Dubai on Monday, raising alarms amid ongoing regional tensions. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the city remains on high alert.

Middle East War News Today Live: Tensions soar across the Middle East as Israel may invade Lebanon. Iranian drones strike Saudi Aramco and target Doha, Kuwait, and Dubai. Meanwhile, a US warplane reportedly crashes in Kuwait, leaving the region on high alert.

UAE War News Today Live: Fresh explosions were reported in Dubai on Monday as the United Arab Emirates summoned Iran’s ambassador and announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran in protest at Iranian missile and drone strikes across the Gulf. UAE authorities have described the attacks as a violation of national sovereignty and condemned them strongly. At least three people have died in the UAE and dozens more have been injured since Iran began its retaliatory campaign following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Air defences have intercepted hundreds of projectiles, but debris and blasts have damaged key sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, heightening tensions across the region.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Karnataka advised citizens stranded in Dubai amid West Asia tensions.

Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has urged citizens stranded in Dubai and other Middle Eastern countries to register on the Government of India’s portal, Sarathi Sahay, or call helplines 080-22340676 / 080-22253707. So far, 109 people have contacted the state government—100 in Dubai and nine in Bahrain. The government has requested local embassies to assist stranded passengers with transit visas and accommodation, with expenses to be reimbursed by Karnataka. No air traffic is currently allowed in the region, and evacuation plans are being coordinated with the central government. No casualties have been reported.

Middle East War News Live Updates: A tourist in the UAE said they heard explosions and received two government emergency alerts overnight. They stayed at their hotel all day yesterday and plan to travel to Abu Dhabi today.

A tourist, as quoted by ANI, said “We just heard noises of some explosions… We received 2 emergency alerts from the government at night. We stayed at the hotel all day yesterday… We are going to Abu Dhabi today…”

UAE War News Today Live Updates: The Bhubaneswar-Dubai Indigo flight scheduled for Monday was cancelled due to escalating tensions in West Asia, officials at Biju Patnaik Airport (BPIA) said. Director Prasanna Pradhan confirmed passengers were informed in advance. Indigo operates this route three times a week-Monday, Wednesday, and Friday-with around 120 passengers booked on Monday’s flight.

Prasanna Pradhan, Airport Director, says, “There is no daily flight from Bhubaneswar to the Middle East; only Dubai is connected, with flights on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The last flight operated on Friday. After Saturday, due to airspace issues over Muscat, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, flights to and from the west have been cancelled. Although Bhubaneswar was initially unaffected, today’s IndiGo flight was cancelled, and passengers were informed in advance. We do not expect any stranded passengers, as airlines have notified them beforehand. The Ministry of Civil Aviation is monitoring the situation daily and taking decisions based on airspace and airport availability in the Middle East.”

Dubai Attack News Today Live: Tourists continued visiting the Burj Khalifa in Dubai despite ongoing tensions in West Asia. One visitor said their trip remained pleasant overall, apart from a day spent at the hotel, adding that normal activities have resumed and no disturbance was seen today.