A yacht sails past a plume of smoke rising from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1, 2026. (Credit: Fadel Senna / AFP)
Explosions were heard in Dubai on Tuesday, AFP journalists reported, as UAE authorities warned of missile and drone attacks, one month into the Middle East war that has seen Iran launch daily attacks on Gulf countries.
"UAE air defenses system is actively engaging with missiles and UAV threats," the defense ministry said in a statement on X.
Explosions were heard in Dubai on Tuesday, AFP journalists reported, as UAE authorities warned of missile and drone attacks, one month into the Middle East war that has seen Iran launch daily attacks on Gulf countries.
"UAE air defenses system is actively engaging with missiles and UAV threats," the defense ministry said in a statement on X.
