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Gulf Flight Shutdown Enters Day Two After Iranian Strikes Hit Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha

Debris from intercepted attacks caused damage and casualties at key aviation hubs.

Overview

  • Regional airspace remains heavily restricted with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha largely closed, and more than 3,400 flights canceled on Sunday according to Flightradar24.
  • Dubai International reported a damaged concourse and four staff injuries during an evacuation, while fires tied to interception debris hit the Fairmont The Palm hotel and Jebel Ali Port.
  • Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International confirmed one death and seven injuries after a drone strike, and officials in Qatar and Bahrain reported interceptions over their capitals with facility damage in Manama and Doha.
  • The UAE said its air defenses downed most threats, reporting 137 missiles and 209 drones launched toward its territory.
  • Bahrain ordered evacuations around the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Juffair after a reported strike, as major carriers suspended services into Monday and governments issued shelter-in-place guidance.