Loud blasts were heard in Dubai and Qatari capital Doha for a second day on Sunday and Oman was hit for the first time as retaliatory strikes on neighbouring Gulf states in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic widened.
Iran had said it would target U.S. bases in the region but it has hit a range of other targets across Gulf cities.
Two people were injured in Dubai after shrapnel from drones fell over two houses when they were intercepted, a Dubai media office statement said.
Dubai‘s international airport, its landmark Burj Al Arab hotel and man-made Palm Jumeirah Island all suffered damage.
Footage of CIA headquarters in Dubai targeted this morning by Iran, have emerged.
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Oman Hit by Iran Strike
In neighbouring Oman, which was spared retaliation on Saturday, Duqm commercial port was targeted by two drones, wounding one worker, the state news agency said.
Iran now launches first ever attack on Oman.
Iran drones HIT the Port of Duqm
The U.S. signed a military access agreement with Oman to use Duqm as a strategic logistics hub, it’s one of America’s newest and most important staging points in the region, sitting directly on the… pic.twitter.com/bPHjGpeQYR
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Dubai is the biggest tourism and trade hub in the Middle East and its airport is one of the world’s busiest travel hubs.
Qatar’s interior ministry said on Sunday that it was responding to a limited fire in an industrial zone after debris fell from an intercepted missile.
Iran fired 137 missiles and 209 drones at UAE on Saturday, the country’s defence ministry said.In Qatar, officials said Iran had launched 65 missiles and 12 drones towards the Gulf state
UAE Issue Public Advisory for Dubai, Doha, Bahrain
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Move immediately to the nearest secure building or shelter.
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Stay away from windows, doors and open spaces which could be vulnerable to debris or blast effects.
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Follow further official guidance from government channels rather than relying on unverified sources.
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People should remain calm and cooperative, the safety and well-being of the community are top priorities.
Flights Cancelled Across Region
The strikes come amid widening hostilities following US missile attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliatory action targeting American assets in the region. Several Gulf nations temporarily closed their airspace, triggering widespread cancellations and diversions.
Key transit hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha suspended or scaled back operations, affecting routes that connect Europe, Africa, and Asia. More than 1,000 flights were cancelled by major regional carriers, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.
Airlines, including Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways, collectively handle tens of thousands of passengers daily through these hubs, leaving large numbers of travellers stranded or rerouted.
(Inputs From Reuters)
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