Iranian missiles and drones have hit the United Arab Emirates, shaking Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven for foreigners.

Surprised by the scale of Iran's attacks on their territory, Emirati leaders have worked to downplay the impact in order to retain the confidence of investors and tourists, while continuing to place orders for weapons.

The United Arab Emirates' Defense Ministry said three people have been killed and 58 people injured in Iranian attacks since Saturday.

After several days of Iranian strikes on UAE territory, the United Arab Emirates carried out its first strike on an Iranian water desalination facility, Israeli news agency Ynet reports. Israeli analysts note that the operation was largely symbolic — a warning — though if Iranian attacks intensify,

President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that a demand by the U.S. for an unconditional surrender is a "dream that they should take to their grave." He also apologized for Iran's attacks on regional countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a swift resolution to the Iran conflict, while simultaneously threatening action against disruptions to global oil supplies, causing market volatility.

Security concerns are mounting as the U.S. and Israel-led bombing continues, and Iran targets neighboring countries with missile and drone attacks.

Arab states along the Persian Gulf contended with a ninth day of incoming missiles and drones from Iran, which said it had the capacity to sustain the war for months. President Donald Trump said the US will consider widening its strikes on Iran in a conflict that’s upended energy markets.