Explosion and Fire Reported on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah Amid Iran Strikes

An explosion occurred on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah amid Iran's retaliatory strikes in the Middle East, causing fire and smoke near the Fairmont The Palm hotel. Dubai authorities confirmed an incident in a building on the man-made island, deploying emergency teams who brought the fire under control. Four people were injured and hospitalized. Officials have not confirmed whether the hotel was directly hit or if the fire resulted from intercepted missile debris, and assessments of structural damage are ongoing.