Video footage reveals thick plumes of black smoke billowing over Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, a premier tourist destination, following an impact from missile debris linked to Iranian strikes.2939
Incident Details
The debris struck near luxury hotels in the area, igniting fires and prompting evacuations. Witnesses report loud explosions and visible flames at the Fairmont The Palm hotel, with emergency services responding swiftly. UAE air defenses intercepted most incoming missiles, but falling fragments caused damage in populated zones.3037
Regional Escalation
Iran launched a barrage of missiles targeting U.S. military bases across the Middle East in retaliation for joint U.S.-Israel strikes dubbed Operation Epic Fury. Officials confirm the operation hit Iranian military and missile sites. No immediate casualties reported in Dubai, though one civilian death occurred in Abu Dhabi from similar debris.2034
Airspace closures and flight suspensions affect the Gulf region as tensions rise, with authorities urging residents to stay indoors.
