Dubai, UAE —While tens of thousands of travelers are currently stranded in Dubai due to the complete shutdown due to the ongoing Israel-U.S.-Iran war, four people were injured following an incident at Dubai International Airport (DXB) late Saturday night, according to the Dubai Media Office. Authorities said a concourse sustained minor damage but emphasized that the situation was “quickly contained.”
According to social media reports, Iranian ballistic missiles have struck Dubai International Airport, with photos and videos from inside the terminal showing smoke and visible damage. The airport is now evacuating. UAE authorities have not yet issued an official statement on casualties or the full extent of the strike. Earlier, the Fairmont hotel in Dubai Palm was attacked.
Breaking news, social media reports are also talking about an attack on the International Airport in Kuwait.
This occurred as Irancontinued launching strikes targeting U.S. military bases across the region in response to escalating tensions with the United Statesand its allies.
Doha International Airport in Qatar is being Evacuated
Doha International Airport in Qatar, also with thousands of stranded passengers, is currently being evacuated, according to Deepak Joshi, head of Nepal Tourism Board, who was on his way from Kathmandu to Berlin for the ITB Trade show, when he and his team were stranded in Doha.
What We Know
Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are managing the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities. Four staff members sustained injuries and received prompt medical attention. Due to contingency plans already in place, most terminals had already been cleared of passengers. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
- Four individuals were reported injured.
- Damage was described as minor and limited to a concourse area.
- Emergency services responded immediately.
- Authorities have not confirmed whether the airport was directly targeted.
Social Media Reports
Videos circulating on X and other platforms showed smoke in parts of Dubai and emergency vehicles near airport facilities. Some unverified posts claimed a projectile or debris may have caused the damage, though officials have not confirmed these accounts.
The UAE government urged residents and social media users to rely on official sources, warning against the spread of misinformation during heightened regional tensions.
Regional Context
The airport incident comes amid a broader escalation in the Gulf, with air defense systems reportedly activated in multiple cities. Several airlines have suspended or rerouted flights across parts of the Middle East due to security concerns.
Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, plays a critical role in global transit. Authorities have not yet announced whether operations were significantly disrupted.
Officials say investigations are ongoing.
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