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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-02 at 07:02
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- Jun 2, 2026
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HEADLINES Iran's UAE strikes signal strategic desperation Israel gains regional sway amid Iran war Knesset launches peace caucus with Lebanon The time is now 7:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Iran signals 'strategic desperation,' as regime attacks it own economic lifeline in UAE - interview, experts say Tehran's strikes on the United Arab Emirates are a sign of strategic desperation. The UAE defense ministry said in late March its air defenses engaged 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,815 drones, with sporadic attacks on the country continuing despite a pause in the majority of regional hostilities. Beyond its role as a major trading partner, the UAE serves as one of Iran's principal sanctions-evasion hubs, according to experts. The US Treasury has sanctioned numerous UAE-based companies and financial institutions for facilitating Iranian petroleum and petrochemical exports, enabling the transfer of funds to Iran, and helping Tehran evade international sanctions. In Regional Impacts, following the Iran war, Israel will have even larger influence in the region among Arab states, according to top Israeli defense sources. They note mixed trends: some Arab states appear eager to be closer to Israel for protection against Iran, while others worry about Iran or about Israel's growing dominance. The full picture will become clear only when the current Iran war ends and the dust settles. The sources also point to the UAE's exit from OPEC as part of shifting regional dynamics shaping potential alignments. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israeli defense minister Katz reiterates the deterrent stance announced yesterday with Hezbollah: if there is rocket fire toward Israeli towns, the D…