A Pakistani national killed in Iran’s attack on the United Arab Emirates has been identified as Mureed Zaman, son of Nazar Ali, diplomatic officials confirmed.

He was working in Abu Dhabi at the time of the attack and belonged to Bannu in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The UAE Ministry of Defence said three foreign nationals were killed and 58 others injured in the drone strikes. The deceased included citizens of Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.

The ministry stated that those injured comprised nationals of several countries, including at least one Pakistani citizen.

It said Iran launched 165 ballistic missiles, 152 of which were intercepted, while 13 fell into the sea. Two cruise missiles were shot down mid-air.

Out of 541 drones launched, 506 were destroyed, the ministry added.