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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 29 MIN

Day 18: UAE Shot Down 1,627 Drones in Two Weeks

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On Day 17, Iran launched a highly synchronized multi-front offensive, striking a UAE oil field in Fujairah and firing ballistic missiles toward Israel, prompting Israeli retaliatory attacks on Tehran and Beirut.White House Chief Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett confirmed the first two weeks cost $12 billion, while IDF Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani stated the war would last 'as long as needed,' highlighting a significant discrepancy in campaign projections.Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep84About War DeskWar Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.Subscribe to NBN's NewsletterGet new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox.Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter.

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On Day 17, Iran launched a highly synchronized multi-front offensive, striking a UAE oil field in Fujairah and firing ballistic missiles toward Israel, prompting Israeli retaliatory attacks on Tehran and Beirut. White House Chief Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett confirmed the first two weeks cost $12 billion, while IDF Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani stated the war would last 'as long as needed,' highlighting a significant discrepancy in campaign projections. Sources for this episode are available at: ...

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