🌲 - 🇺🇸🇱🇧✝️ U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa said he came personally to Bkerke to give Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi “the support and respect he deserves,” adding that he “did not like what happened over the weekend.” Issa said Lebanon is known for “coexistence,” meaning all religions and people living together, and argued that those behind the incident may find Lebanon “not suitable for them” and should “look for another country to live in.”

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Security reinforcements deployed around the Justice Palace in Beirut following calls for rival demonstrations by Hezbollah supporters and groups opposing its policies.

🌲 - 🇱🇧✝️ Unknown individuals vandalized and stole items from the Church of Our Lady in Ajaltoun, with bullets left on the floor. Investigations are underway.

"Hezbollah protects Christians"

🌲 - 🇦🇪🇮🇷🚨🚨⚠️ Maritime Security Incident: Initial reports indicate that the United Arab Emirates announced an attack on an empty oil tanker affiliated with ADNOC, reportedly carried out using drones. Additional preliminary information suggests a possible missile strike targeting a tanker linked to the same company. Reports also indicate that alert messages were sent to residents in Dubai, due to an imminent ballistic missile strike. Noting that this is the first incident in UAE after the announcement of the ceasefire.

🌲 - 🇦🇪🇮🇷⚠️ Maritime / Air Defense Incident: Confirmed reports indicate that authorities in Dubai issued a missile alert to residents, which remained active for approximately 10 minutes before an “all clear” was declared. UAE air defenses launched three interceptor missiles during the incident in response to an incoming aerial threat.

Separately, it has been confirmed that a South Korean vessel was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.

Confirmed reports suggest that this maritime attack have been linked to the activation of the UAE missile alert system.

🌲 - 🇮🇷🇦🇪⚠️ Maritime Security Assessment: Political and security analysts suggest that Iran may have expanded its blockade posture in the Strait of Hormuz to include the UAE’s eastern ports of Khor Fakkan and Fujairah.

According to these assessments, vessels departing these ports toward the Gulf of Oman could face interception risks unless prior authorization is obtained.

The situation remains unconfirmed by official state or maritime authorities.

🌲 - 🇶🇦🇦🇪🇮🇷⚠️ The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reportedly condemned an Iranian attack on an Emirati oil tanker affiliated with ADNOC, stating it was targeted using two drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The statement described the incident as a violation of maritime security.

🌲 - 🇰🇷🌊⚠️ Maritime Incident: The South Korean shipping company HMM reported a fire onboard one of its vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. No further details regarding the cause of the fire, extent of damage, or casualties have been released at this time.

🌲 - 🇦🇪🇮🇷🚨⚠️ For the past 2 hours Air Defense & Maritime Security Incidents in UAE : Multiple alerts were reported across the United Arab Emirates, including explosions in Jebel Ali, Ajman, and near Buhaira Corniche, with air defense systems actively engaging aerial targets over Dubai and alerts extending to Abu Dhabi.

🌲 - 🇦🇪🇮🇷🚨⚠️ UAE authorities stated that three missiles launched from Iran were intercepted, with reports suggesting a ballistic missile launch from southern Hormozgan toward the Persian Gulf.

🌲 - 🇦🇪🇮🇷🚨⚠️ Simultaneously, maritime incidents were reported, including fires aboard vessels north of Dubai and near Mina Saqr, with all crew reportedly safe. Additionally, authorities in Fujairah confirmed a major fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following a reported drone strike, with emergency teams responding. Several details remain unconfirmed, including the exact causes of vessel fires and the full scope of aerial threats.

Image of the fire at Fujairah

🌲 - 🇦🇪🇮🇷🚨🚨⚠️ Air Defense & Security Update: Additional Multiple alerts were reportedly sent to residents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with indications of intensified missile launches from Iran and a noticeable increase in frequency. UAE air defense systems are reportedly actively engaging incoming threats. Additional reports suggest disruptions to flight operations at Dubai Airport, with partial closures affecting several flights.

🌲 - 🇦🇪🇮🇷🚨⚠️ Air Defense Activity: Interceptions were reported in downtown Dubai, with explosions also heard in Jumeirah. Air defense systems were active in Sharjah, where additional explosions were reported near Buhaira Corniche.

🌲 - 🇦🇪🇮🇷🚨⚠️ Energy Infrastructure Incident: Authorities in Fujairah reported that three Indian residents were injured following a drone strike targeting the oil industry zone, reportedly originating from Iran. Emergency services are responding, with no further details yet on the extent of damage.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Situation Assessment May 4– Lebanon (latest updates received, till 7 PM Beirut Local Time.):

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Airstrikes Report:
Airstrikes were reported in Zoutar El-Sharqiyeh, Zoutar, Braasheet, Touline, Chhour, Zoutar El Gharbiyeh, Qalawieh, Srifa, Qana, Deir Ba'al, Burj Qallawiyah, Baraachit, Kfar Tibnit, Kunin, Jabal Al-Rafi‘, Sajd, Deir Siryan, Kafra (including outskirts toward Yater), Deir Qanoun, Kharaib, Haris, Shaqra, Halousiyeh, and Yohmor Al-Shaqif.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Artillery Strikes Report:
Artillery shelling was reported in Khiam, Shaqra, Braachit, Hadatha, Kunin, Beit Yahoun, Zoutar El-Sharqiyeh, Yohmor Al-Shaqif, Meifdon, Al-Hanniyah, and additional repeated strikes across Zoutar El-Sharqiyeh and its surroundings.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Drone Strikes Report:
Drone strike operations were reported in Bint Jbeil targeting Israeli engineering vehicles, armored units, and a Merkava tank, as well as in Al-Bayada targeting Humvees and technical equipment. Additional drone strikes were reported in Al-Al-Bayada and surrounding areas.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Resistance / Ground Operations:
Resistance operations were reported in Al-Bayada, Deir Siryan, Zoutar El-Sharqiyeh, Khallat al-Raj, and Wadi al-Raj, including ambushes, clashes with infiltrating forces, and targeting of advancing Israeli troops. Additional engagements were reported near Misgav Am.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Other Military Activity:
Demolition operations were reported in Khiam and Ainatha.

🌲 - 🇦🇪 The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed in an official statement that four cruise missiles were detected incoming from Iran toward the country. Air defense systems successfully intercepted three missiles over territorial waters, while the fourth fell into the sea.

The ministry stated that explosions heard in different areas of the country were the result of successful interceptions of aerial threats. It also urged the public to rely on official sources for information and to follow safety procedures during alert notifications.

🌲 - 🌍✈️⚠️ Regional Airspace & Security Update: Flightradar24 reports the diversion of multiple flights bound for the United Arab Emirates toward Muscat amid ongoing reports of regional security incidents.

🌲 - 🇴🇲🚨⚠️Separately, the Oman News Agency reported that a residential building for company employees in the Wilayat of Bukhah near the Strait of Hormuz was struck. No further confirmed details on casualties or attribution have been released.

🌲 - 🇧🇭⚠️ Military Readiness Update: The Bahraini Armed Forces announced that they are in a state of full readiness and heightened alert.

🌲 - 🇦🇪🇮🇷🚨🚨⚠️ Renewed missile attacks on UAE.

🌲 - 🇦🇪⚠️ Explosions have been reported in Abu Dhabi.

🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚠️ A U.S. military official stated that American forces struck six small Iranian boats that allegedly attempted to interfere with commercial shipping traffic.