Source: Fortune
Summary
Dubai faced a nightmare scenario as Iranian missiles and drones targeted the city-state, causing injuries and damage. Four people were injured in a fire at Palm Jumeirah, and a high-end hotel was hit by missile parts. Iran launched airstrikes in the region, targeting US bases and fracturing Dubai’s image of security. Authorities reassured residents of ample food supply and robust strategic reserves. Missiles struck US bases and residential buildings in Bahrain and Kuwait, and drones hit Kuwait’s airport.
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Dubai’s “unshakable security” was shaken by Iranian airstrikes. The city-state’s famous skyscrapers were targeted, and random explosions and black smoke rose from its most celebrated neighborhood. The UAE partially closed its airspace and suspended flights in Dubai as it intercepted Iranian rockets. Debris fell in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. One person was killed after missiles were intercepted in an Abu Dhabi area.
The announcement sounds like a wake-up call for Dubai’s long-held image of a haven in a tough neighborhood.
Author: Evan Null
