Reports of loud explosions in Dubai have been followed by eyewitness images showing a plume of smoke near Fairmont The Palm hotel on Palm Jumeirah.
An eyewitness photograph shared with media outlets shows smoke rising in the vicinity of the beachfront hotel complex. Reuters quoted a witness who said a plume of smoke and fire could be seen in the Palm Island area.
Iranian state media has reported that attacks have been launched on Dubai, though it has not specified the exact targets. The United Arab Emirates hosts a US military presence, including facilities used by American forces.
According to reports carried by Reuters and citing the Emirates News Agency, the UAE Ministry of Defence said it intercepted a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones. Officials have not yet confirmed whether any projectiles reached their intended targets or provided details on casualties or damage.
The incident follows from earlier launches where one person was killed in Abu Dhabi after the United Arab Emirates intercepted several missiles launched from Iran, according to the country’s state news agency.