Follow real-time developments as the US-Israel war with Iran deepens into a prolonged and widening regional conflict marked by missile strikes, drone attacks, naval threats and growing geopolitical fallout.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The UAE was preparing to support the US and its allies in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by force, Arab officials told The Wall Street Journal. Meanwhile, Qatar said the country came under attack from three cruise missiles fired by Iran,

Flights to and from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Dubai International Airport have been canecelled and delayed following Iranian drone attacks overnight

Abu Dhabi said operations were suspended at Habshan gas facilities after a fire broke out. Authorities said they were responding to the incident after debris fell, following successful interceptions by air defence systems. No injuries have been reported so far, according to the Abu Dhabi media office.

Loud bangs were heard in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha, according to Reuters which cited witnesses. The cause of the explosions was not immediately confirmed.

The Israeli military, meanwhile, claims it has killed more than 40 Hezbollah fighters in the past 24 hours, though Hezbollah reports continued attacks on Israeli positions in southern Lebanon and northern Israel.

Flights to and from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Dubai International Airport have been canecelled and delayed following Iranian drone attacks overnight