Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that civilian casualties were reported following recent missile and drone attacks linked to Iran.

According to the Ministry, one or more Sri Lankan nationals were among those who sustained minor injuries during the incidents.

In an official statement, the ministry said three individuals - nationals of Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh - were killed in the incidents.

A total of 58 people sustained minor injuries. Those injured include nationals of the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon and Afghanistan.

However, the statement did not spec...