Dubai International Airport Attack: Major fire breaks out at Dubai International Airport after drone strike; flights suspended — Watch
A fire broke out at Dubai International Airport early on Monday as Iran continued its missile and drone attacks on Gulf states in retaliation for the war launched by the United States and Israel two weeks ago, further raising tensions in the region.Flight operations were temporarily halted due to rising unrest and security concerns in the area.However, no casualties were reported and civil defense teams “successfully controlled” the fire, avoiding the chance of hitting a nearby fuel tank.Video circulated after the drone strike showed huge flames and smoke billowing from parts of the airport complex.The fire followed reports of an Iranian drone attack near one of the world’s busiest airports and a major global financial center, with Tehran’s escalating attacks increasingly threatening major Gulf cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi.Meanwhile, regional powers including Qatar and Saudi Arabia have condemned Iran’s attacks in the Gulf.
