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In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Iran’s military launched a barrage of 18 ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles, and 47 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) towards the UAE on Friday, according to the Ministry of Defence. The ministry reported that since Iran’s attacks commenced, UAE air defences have successfully intercepted a total of 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, and 2,085 UAVs.
According to a recent assessment by Israeli Army Radio, Hezbollah’s capacity to maintain its current rate of rocket launches is projected to last for approximately one to two months. This estimate is based on a claim by an Israeli military source, who stated that the militant group is believed to possess a substantial arsenal of between 8,000 and 10,000 rockets.
A sudden incident in Abu Dhabi has left 12 people with injuries after debris fell from the sky, as a result of air defences intercepting incoming missiles. According to the government’s media office, a significant number of those affected are Nepalese nationals, with at least seven reported cases, one of which is considered serious. Additionally, five individuals from India were also injured in the Ajban area of the capital.
Reports from the National News Agency indicate that Israeli military operations have resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals and injuries to others in the southern and eastern regions of Lebanon.
In the aftermath of widespread devastation, Gaza’s residents are resorting to makeshift materials to construct temporary shelters, as Israeli restrictions severely limit the availability of construction supplies. Human hair from local barbershops and salvaged rubble are being repurposed as substitutes for traditional building materials, while tarpaulins serve as makeshift walls. With an estimated 92 percent of residential buildings severely damaged or destroyed, families are struggling to survive, and the United Nations estimates that a full-scale reconstruction effort will require a staggering $70 billion investment – a goal that remains elusive for now.
A growing number of airstrikes by the US and Israel are causing significant damage to non-military areas throughout Iran, resulting in scenes of extensive destruction.
Here are some images of the aftermath:
In a heartfelt Easter appeal, Pope Leo XIV reached out to Israeli President Isaac Herzog via phone on Friday, emphasizing the imperative of reviving diplomatic channels to achieve lasting peace in the region.
In a scathing rebuke, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei denounced US and Israeli strikes on Iranian bridges as a “war crime in the mold of ISIS terrorism.” This condemnation came on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s warning to escalate attacks on Iranian infrastructure, following the partial destruction of the B1 bridge connecting Tehran to Karaj. Baghaei took to X to express his outrage, stating that the destruction of these vital bridges, which serve as testaments to Iranian ingenuity and perseverance, only serves to underscore the cowardice of the perpetrators.
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence on Truth Social that with a bit more time, the US could effortlessly unlock the Strait of Hormuz, secure oil supplies, and reap significant financial rewards. He also predicted that this development would have a profoundly positive impact on the global economy.
Reports have emerged that a US pilot was shot down by Iranian forces in a central region of the country, prompting a rescue operation by American forces. Although US officials have yet to issue a statement, Iranian sources have provided visual evidence of the wreckage, which was published by the Tasnim News Agency.
According to Tasnim, the rescue mission, which involved Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 Hercules aircraft, has thus far failed to yield any positive results. The status of the pilot remains uncertain, with the US attempting to extract them from the area.
Al Jazeera has been unable to confirm the authenticity of these claims, but it is worth noting that a US F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing in March after being hit by Iranian fire.