Dubai International Airport was struck during a counterstrike from the Islamic Republic Saturday, Emirati authorities have confirmed.
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One of the concourses was damaged, and four airport staff were injured, the Government of Dubai’s Media Office said.
Reports say a drone struck Dubai International Airport and is being evacuated. pic.twitter.com/7nXg8hHSoE
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Images and video on social media show debris and thick smoke filling the air, as crowds of people are seen hurriedly walking toward the same direction.
Dubai is the largest international hub in the Middle East, receiving 95 million passengers in 2025.
This morning the airport announced it was suspended all flights until further notice, due to the partial closure of the airspace of the United Arab Emirates in light of the military action.
Follow The Post’s coverage of the United States’ airstrikes on Iran:
- Trump declares Khamenei dead, offers immunity to ayatollah’s supporters if they stopped fighting
- US officials reveal the urgency behind ‘Operation Epic Fury’ attack on Iran
- Iran attacks US military base in Saudi Arabia with surge of ballistic missiles
- Who will lead Iran next? After Khamenei’s death, opposition leaders jockey for power
- President Trump says a ‘large number’ of Iranian leaders were killed in the US-Israeli joint strikes
The Islamic Republic launched a barrage of missiles on US military bases and targets in Saudia Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE and Jordan Saturday — in retaliation for US and Israel airstrikes against Tehran.
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