People stand near a damaged van beside scattered debris following an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon. (Source: AP Photo)Dubai News Iran War Live Updates: The Middle East war is escalating by the day and its ripples are being felt in nations not directly involved in the conflict. A draft resolution put forward by Bahrain at the UN Security Council would permit countries to use “all necessary defensive measures” to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz if it is approved. According to a Gulf official speaking to CNN, the Security Council is likely to vote on the proposal today. The official also noted that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that there was an expectation Russia would not block the resolution.Bahrain condemns Iranian strike: Bahrain has denounced an Iranian strike earlier this week on an infrastructure site which, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was aimed at an Amazon data center. A Bahraini official stated that the attack struck the headquarters of the telecom company Batelco in Hamala, describing it as a “serious and intentional act of aggression against Bahrain’s sovereign territory and its civilian economic assets.”Story continues below this adMeanwhile, the Dubai Media Office clarified on Friday that reports circulating about an Iranian strike on an Oracle data center in Dubai are false. It said so in a social media post.UAE bars Iranians from entry, transit: The United Arab Emirates has suspended entry and transit for Iranian nationals as conflict escalates, with major airlines confirming restrictions. The flight carriers Emirates, Etihad, and lower-cost airline FlyDubai announced on their websites.Live UpdatesStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:DubaiIran-Israel War