A Pakistani national has died in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following Iranian missile strikes, diplomatic officials confirmed on Saturday. The deceased was reportedly hit by missile fragments in Abu Dhabi. Officials stated they are in communication with the UAE regarding the incident. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.

This event follows a significant escalation in regional tensions. Earlier, Israel and the United States conducted strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to launch a series of missiles targeting Gulf states and Israel. The Pakistani embassy in the UAE has advised its citizens to remain calm, avoid speculation, and rely on official government sources for information. They also urged nationals to exercise caution, stay vigilant, minimize non-essential travel, and check flight statuses before heading to airports.

Several Gulf Arab nations, including Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan, reported intercepting Iranian missiles. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard stated that “all occupied territories and the criminal US bases in the region” were targeted. Bahrain also confirmed an attack within its territory, reporting a strike on a US Fifth Fleet service center.

Witnesses in Abu Dhabi described hearing multiple loud explosions, with some residents receiving alerts to seek shelter. Fighter jets were observed in the sky over Abu Dhabi. In Qatar, the military announced the interception of incoming missiles through coordinated efforts. While initially, many residents continued their daily activities, a government-issued shelter-in-place warning later led to fewer people on the streets.

Kuwaiti authorities reported dealing with missiles in their airspace, and Jordan announced the downing of two Iranian ballistic missiles. The widespread impact of the conflict led global airlines to suspend flights across the Middle East, significantly reducing air traffic over Iran.