Amid the Iran war, Dubai’s International Financial Centre witnessed a security scare after debris from an intercepted Iranian drone sparked a fire on the facade of a building in the district. Authorities confirmed that the drone was successfully intercepted and the incident caused only minor damage, with no injuries reported. However, thick smoke rising from the area triggered security alerts across Dubai’s financial hub. The incident comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after Iran threatened to target economic and financial centres linked to the United States and Israel. The IRGC had warned that banks and technology infrastructure connected to US and Israeli entities could become new targets in the conflict.
14 March,2026 12:13 AM IST
The Gulf region witnessed a dramatic escalation after Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and thousands of drones targeting multiple Gulf territories. Air defence systems across the region were immediately activated as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia intercepted incoming threats in a large-scale defensive operation. Authorities confirmed that several ballistic missiles and drone swarms were detected over Gulf airspace, triggering emergency interception procedures. The UAE Interior Ministry issued a high-level security advisory, urging residents to stay indoors, avoid open areas and follow official updates as defence operations continue. WATCH
13 March,2026 10:30 PM IST
Panic erupted near Dubai International Airport after two Iranian drones crashed close to the airport perimeter, triggering explosions and injuring four people. UAE authorities confirmed the incident occurred near the airport but said flight operations at Dubai International Airport continued normally.
12 March,2026 12:47 AM IST
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims it carried out a deadly attack on US forces in Dubai, saying more than 100 American marines were killed during a strike on US infantry positions in the Gulf region. According to the IRGC, the attack is part of the 17th wave of its military campaign known as Operation True Promise 4, which also included missile strikes toward Bahrain and drone attacks on US military positions in Kuwait.
05 March,2026 02:19 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
