Iranian Retaliatory Strikes Hit UAE Airports: One Killed, Seven Injured in Abu Dhabi; Four Hurt at Dubai International Amid Regional Escalation
Iranian missile and drone attacks in retaliation for prior US-Israeli strikes have targeted key sites across the United Arab Emirates, causing casualties and widespread disruption to aviation and landmarks. In Abu Dhabi, authorities confirmed an "incident" at Zayed International Airport resulting from intercepted Iranian projectiles. Falling debris led to one fatality — an Asian national — and seven injuries, according to Abu Dhabi Airports' statement on X. The UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones nationwide, preventing larger-scale damage. At Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest for international passengers, a concourse sustained minor damage in what Dubai's media office described as a quickly contained incident. Four staff members were injured, with emergency teams responding immediately. Aviation sources indicated terminal damage from overnight attacks, prompting the indefinite suspension of all...