This strike comes as part of a massive Iranian retaliation following joint US-Israeli bombings on Iranian territory earlier today. Tehran targeted several sites housing US bases or interests in the Gulf:
- Air bases in Al Dhafra (UAE) and Al Udeid (Qatar)
- US 5th Fleet Headquarters in Bahrain
- Facilities in Jordan and Kuwait
In Kuwait, a drone also hit the international airport, injuring several employees. In Dubai, explosions and missile interceptions were reported near Palm Jumeirah (where a luxury hotel caught fire according to some media outlets) and in other areas of the city. The UAE Ministry of Defense claims to have intercepted a total of 132 missiles and 195 Iranian drones.Immediate consequences
- All flights at DXB and Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) are suspended until further notice.
- Airspace is closed over a large part of the Gulf, leading to massive cancellations for Emirates, flydubai, and many international airlines.
- Thousands of travelers are stranded; authorities recommend not traveling to the airports.
The Emirati government called the attack a “flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law.” Alert messages were sent to residents, asking them to stay sheltered. This strike marks an unprecedented extension of the conflict toward major civilian infrastructure, increasing fears of a broader regional conflagration involving several Gulf countries.
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