Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates announced that two soldiers lost their lives in a helicopter crash. A statement from the Defense Ministry confirmed that the military personnel died "while performing their national duty." The cause of the crash was attributed to a technical malfunction, though no additional details were provided.

According to Anadolu Agency, the incident occurs amid heightened regional tensions following a joint attack by Israel and the United States on Iran, which resulted in over 1,200 fatalities, including the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Tehran launched drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military facilities.