Qatar and the UAE faced missile and drone attacks from Iran, which were largely intercepted by air defence systems. Fires in Qatar and the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone were contained, and no casualties were reported
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Smoke rises after a drone struck a fuel tank near Dubai International Airport. PIC/AFP
Tensions in the Gulf escalated on Tuesday as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates reported missile and drone attacks, with emergency teams responding to fires and explosions in industrial zones. Officials have confirmed that the attacks caused no injuries.
Qatar intercepts missile threat
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior confirmed that emergency teams are attending a fire in an industrial area. The blaze was triggered by falling debris after the country’s air defence successfully intercepted an aerial attack. According to the ministry, the fire is “limited,” caused by shrapnel from an intercepted missile. There have been no injuries reported, the ministry updated on social media as per ANI reports.
The Ministry of Defence in Qatar said that the country was targeted with 14 Iranian ballistic missiles and several drones. All drones and 13 of the missiles were successfully intercepted and neutralised except one single miss. However, the missile fell in an uninhabited area causing no damage.
Authorities are maintaining a high state of alert as regional tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran continue into the 18th day of conflict. The crisis began after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting retaliatory attacks from Iran.
Explosions heard in Dubai amid missile alerts
In Dubai, an AFP journalist reported hearing three explosions after residents received a mobile phone alert warning them to “immediately seek a safe place” due to potential missile threats in the city, the UAE’s most populous.
Since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, Iran has launched over 1,900 missiles and drones at the UAE, the highest number of attacks on any country targeted by Tehran. The strikes have focused on US military assets in the Gulf, as well as civilian infrastructure, including airports, ports, oil facilities, and other landmarks as per AFP reports.
Drone strike and fire in Fujairah, UAE
The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that the country’s air defence units engaged incoming Iranian missiles and drones, producing loud sounds heard across the region.
The UKMTO confirmed that authorities are investigating the incident. Meanwhile, all vessels in the area have been advised to navigate with caution and report any suspicious activity.
The maritime incident comes amid continued instability on land, where a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following a drone strike, according to Al Jazeera, citing the local government. The attack targeted the energy facility located roughly 150 km east of Dubai, but officials confirmed that there were no casualties from the strike.
The agency reported on X that the tanker was at anchor when it was struck. The attack caused minor structural damage, but the vessel remained stable, and no crew members were injured. Officials also confirmed that there was no environmental impact on the surrounding waters.
Authorities urge calm
UAE officials stressed the importance of avoiding rumours on social media. The public has been urged to rely only on official updates from government sources to stay informed. Despite the attacks, emergency teams continue to manage the situations on the ground, and defence forces remain on alert as the region navigates a tense period of military activity.
(With ANI and AFP Inputs)
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