Overview
- Following coordinated US‑Israel strikes on Iran, Tehran launched missiles and drones across the region, with Gulf states reporting interceptions and precautionary airspace restrictions.
- UAE officials said air defenses engaged a large salvo, citing 137 missiles and 209 drones intercepted, and implemented a temporary partial airspace closure.
- Dubai International Airport reported a concourse sustained minor damage and confirmed four staff injuries as terminals were cleared and all flights were suspended.
- Debris from interceptions sparked fires at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab facade, the Fairmont on Palm Jumeirah where four people were injured, and a berth at Jebel Ali Port, with authorities saying those incidents were contained.
- Pakistan’s foreign ministry confirmed a Pakistani national was killed in the UAE during interception operations, while an Abu Dhabi Airports post reporting one death and seven injuries at Zayed International was later deleted as details remained under review; Emirates and multiple global carriers canceled or rerouted flights as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha halted operations.