As Volodymyr Zelensky tours the Gulf pitching Ukraine’s battle-tested drone defences, the war takes a sharp turn. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims it struck a Ukrainian-linked depot in Dubai, sending shockwaves through the region just as high-level talks unfold in the UAE. Air defences scramble as missiles and drones light up Gulf skies, raising fears of a wider escalation. With Ukraine’s role expanding and Tehran issuing fresh warnings, the conflict is no longer confined to one front. Is this a warning shot, or the start of a new phase in the Iran war?