Drone Strike Near Dubai Airport Causes Fire, Temporarily Suspends Flights

A drone strike near Dubai International Airport on Monday hit a fuel tank, causing a fire that was quickly contained by Dubai Civil Defence teams. No injuries were reported. As a precaution, flight operations at the airport were temporarily suspended, with some flights diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport. The incident occurred amid escalating regional tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, with Gulf states experiencing numerous missile and drone attacks since late February.