Morning update

Good morning, Middle East Eye readers, 

Here are some of the latest key updates from the Iran war:

• Japan has started to release strategic oil reserves to combat surging fuel prices amid the ongoing US-Israeli attack on Iran.

• The UAE’s defence ministry says its air defence systems are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

• US President Donald Trump is working to assemble a coalition of countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and is planning the seizure of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub, Axios reported.

• All flights to and from Dubai were suspended following a fire near Dubai International Airport, according to Emirati authorities, who urged passengers not to travel to the airport.

• Saudi Arabia has intercepted more than 60 drones over its territory since Monday at midnight, according to figures released by its defence ministry.

• Israeli raids on several towns in the south of the country killed 10 people and wounded 13 others, Lebanon’s ministry of health said.

• The UK sait it will provide over 5 million pounds ($6.62 million) of emergency funding to support humanitarian work of the Lebanese government.

• Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, accused Israel of committing a crime against the environment after strikes hit fuel tanks in Tehran.