Fresh wave of explosions heard in Dubai as Iran continues assaults on the Gulf | EUROtoday

On Mar 1, 2026

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A recent wave of explosions has been heard in Dubai for a second day as Iran continues its strikes on the Gulf in response to US and Israeli assaults.

Witnesses stated that blasts had been heard in Dubai and the Qatari capital Doha on Sunday, with authorities saying the sounds had been the results of profitable interception operations.

Thick black plumes of smoke continued to rise from the Jebel Ali port space, the place one of many berths caught hearth earlier on Sunday due to particles from an aerial interception of a missile.

Two individuals had been additionally injured in Dubai after shrapnel from drones fell on two homes once they had been intercepted, a Dubai Media Office assertion stated.

A plume of smoke rises from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1, 2026. (AFP by way of Getty Images)

Iran has stated that it could goal US bases within the area, but it surely has hit a spread of different targets throughout Gulf cities.

Dubai’s worldwide airport, its landmark Burj Al Arab resort, and man-made Palm Jumeirah Island have all suffered injury.

The Dubai Media Office stated in an announcement on Sunday morning: “Authorities confirmed that debris from drones intercepted by air defences fell in the courtyards of two homes in Dubai, resulting in two injuries.

This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on February 28, 2026, shows smoke and flames rising from Dubai's landmark The Palm archipelago, as Iran carried out retaliatory strikes in the Gulf following US and Israeli attacks. — This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on February 28, 2026, shows smoke and flames rising from Dubai’s landmark The Palm archipelago, as Iran carried out retaliatory strikes in the Gulf following US and Israeli attacks. (UGC/ANONYMOUS/AFP via Getty Imag)

“The injured have received the necessary medical care. Authorities also clarified that the sounds heard across the emirate were the result of successful interception operations”.

Debris from a drone ignited a fireplace at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab resort on Saturday. Authorities stated the hearth had been restricted to the resort’s outer facade and that no accidents had been reported.

Four individuals had been injured after an incident at Dubai International Airport and the terminals had been cleared of passengers.

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. — A yacht sails previous a plume of smoke rising from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1, 2026. (AFP by way of Getty Images)

UK ambassador to the UAE, Edward Hobart, advised British nationals to shelter in place on Sunday. In a video posted to social media on Sunday morning, he acknowledged: “I know many of you will have had disturbed nights, woken up to noises and alerts. It’s been a really difficult 24 hours. There’s been hundred of missile and drone attacks over Abu Dhabi and Dubai which have been intercepted”.

Mr Hobart added that he was very grateful for the “swift actions” of the UAE defence forces.

Motorists drive past a plume of smoke rising from a reported Iranian strike in the industrial district of Doha on March 1, 2026. — Motorists drive previous a plume of smoke rising from a reported Iranian strike within the industrial district of Doha on March 1, 2026. (AFP by way of Getty Images)

Israel stated that it had launched one other wave of assaults on Iran on Sunday, whereas US president Donald Trump warned of penalties for retaliation.

Mr Trump warned in a submit on Truth Social that Iran “better not” assault additional on Sunday, saying: “If they do, we will hit them with a force that has never been seen before!”

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an air strike yesterday, Iranian state media confirmed. Iran’s high safety official, Ali Larijani, stated a brief management council could be arrange.

Air raid sirens sounded repeatedly throughout Israel early on Sunday, with a collection of explosions heard in Tel Aviv as Israel’s subtle air defence system sought to intercept the newest Iranian offensive.

Reporting contributed from Reuters.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/dubai-airport-attack-iran-us-gulf-bahrain-b2929651.html