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12-03-2026 07:00

The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran also reaches the United Arab Emirates.

Some Iranian rockets targeted parts of the country, but defense systems stopped most of them. During this time, many influencers in Dubai posted messages about safety and strong leaders.

Journalists studied 129 social media posts from influencers. They found that many messages used very similar words and phrases. Some influencers even posted almost at the same time. The posts talked about safety, strong defense systems, and trust in the country’s leaders.

These posts also received many likes and shares. This may happen during big news events, but sometimes groups coordinate posts to spread a message. The UAE also has strict rules about what people can post online.

Difficult words: target (To hit or affect a person, place, or thing), defense system (equipment and technology which protects a country from attacks), coordinate (to organize people or actions so they work together).

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