Iran strikes UAE, 122 injured including Nigerian

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, resulting in 122 injuries and six fatalities. The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes as retaliatory actions following allegations of US military base usage. Since February 28, 262 ballistic missiles were detected, with 241 intercepted and two striking UAE territory. Additionally, 1,475 drones were detected, 1,385 intercepted, and eight cruise missiles neutralized. The injured include individuals from 22 nationalities, though exact casualty counts per nationality weren't disclosed. At least one Nigerian was among the injured.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/11/war-nigerian-among-122-injured-in-iran-stike-on-uae/