Residents across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Doha reported simultaneous loud explosions on Tuesday as Iranian missile and drone attacks continued to pummel Gulf states for a fourth consecutive day, with regional air defenses scrambling to intercept incoming fire and military forces across the UAE and Qatar placed on high alert, APA reports.
Loud explosions have been heard in Dubai and the Qatari capital of Doha as part of a violent escalation that has now persisted for multiple days, with coordinated US and Israeli strikes against Iran prompting Iranian missile and drone counter-strikes across multiple countries.
Dubai authorities later said the explosions heard across the city were caused by "interception operations" by air defence forces.
"The relevant Dubai teams continue to closely monitor the situation and are taking all necessary measures to ensure public safety," the Dubai media office said in a statement posted on X.
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