The National · 8 Nov 2026
Triple threat: Triplets doing well after premature birth in first days of Iran conflict
Triplets born two months early during the first days of conflict with Iran are finally beginning to flourish after an uncertain start to life in the UAE. As missile interceptions flashed overhead and mobile phones lit up with warnings to shelter at home, Pakistani couple Sahrish Iqbal, 33, and Umer Nawaz, 40, were facing the challenge of bringing their three children home after a month in intensive care. The high-risk, unexpected premature delivery happened on February 13.
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