The Globalist Middle East conflict: The view from Beirut and the UAE
Mar 3, 2026
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Iran Targeted Gulf Energy And Bases
- The Gulf has seen targeted Iranian strikes on energy and military sites, disrupting airports, fuel terminals and threatening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Inzimam Rashid reported missile strikes on Al-Dhafra base, attacks on Saudi Aramco and a fuel terminal in Abu Dhabi, plus intercepted rockets over Dubai.
Hezbollah Strike Triggered Wide Israeli Retaliation
- Hezbollah launched missiles and drones at Israel for the first time in over a year, prompting sweeping Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon and Beirut suburbs.
- David Wood noted more than 50 dead, 150+ injured and almost 30,000 displaced within a day, and overwhelmed makeshift shelters.
Lebanon Moves To Clamp Down On Hezbollah
- The Lebanese government publicly moved to ban Hezbollah's military activity and ordered expedited disarmament, but its capacity to enforce this is uncertain.
- David Wood highlighted the cabinet resolution and army instruction, while noting doubts about implementation.