- Dubai International Airport has temporarily suspended operations for security reasons.
- A fuel tank fire near Dubai airport was caused by an attacking drone.
- Iran reportedly warned civilians in Dubai and Doha before the attack.
Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended operations on Monday night for security reasons. Shortly before, they reported a fire at a fuel tank near the airport, caused by a drone. It was reported by the AFP agency.
“Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announces the temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff,” the authority said in a statement.
According to Israeli media, Iran warned civilians in specific parts of Dubai and Qatar’s Doha before the incident. to evacuate immediately because he is about to attack American troops.
Dubai International Airport, home to the long-haul airline Emirates, is the busiest airport in the world in terms of international traffic. In recent days, it has been repeatedly targeted during the ongoing war in the Middle East.
The United Arab Emirates is one of several Gulf states targeted by Iran in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes. Tehran has already fired more than 1,800 missiles and drones against the Emirates. The Islamic Republic insists that it does not target civilian targets.
