Dubai International Airport announced a temporary suspension of flights after Iran used drones to attack, causing a fire near the airport that required evacuation. The airport temporarily halted all incoming and outgoing flights.
Iran launched drones that attacked areas near the airport, causing a fire in the vicinity. Although the fire has been brought under control, the airport continues to suspend operations temporarily as a safety precaution.
Civil aviation officials at Dubai Airport stated that the temporary flight suspension is a preventive measure to ensure the safety of passengers and airport staff.
Officials further reported that Iran's attack caused a fire and damage to fuel storage tanks near the airport, but there have been no reports of injuries from the incident.
Emirates airline announced on the platform X that it is temporarily suspending all flights to and from Dubai.
Following the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran on 28 February, the Arab Gulf region has faced more than 2,000 missile and drone attacks by Iran targeting U.S. military bases in the area, as well as oil infrastructure, ports, airports, office buildings, and homes.
The United Arab Emirates has been caught in the conflict between Israel and Iran since 2020 but has now become a target of attacks by Iran itself.
Iran fired over 1,800 missiles at the United Arab Emirates, causing significant financial damage to the country.
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