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Middle East airports closed and thousands of travelers stranded after attack on Iran

The attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel has disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond

The Independent UK

Iran strikes Gulf again: More explosions in Dubai, Doha and Manama; airports targeted?

Iran launched retaliatory strikes across key Gulf cities, including Dubai, Doha, and Manama, targeting areas hosting US military bases. These attacks followed US and Israeli strikes that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader. Major airports experienced evacuations and flight suspensions due to the escalating regional conflict.

The Times of India

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait: Gulf countries targeted by Iran after US-Israel strikes

Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US assets across the Gulf, targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, following a joint US-Israel strike. The Revolutionary Guard threatened further "intense offensive operations" against Israel and US bases. The UAE reported one fatality and injuries, while Bahrain and Kuwait intercepted missiles, with Kuwait…

The Times of India

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‘My family became worried’: India–Gulf flight passengers recount moments of disruption due to airspace closure

Escalation of geopolitical tension in the Middle East led to regional airspace closures, flight cancellations and mid-air diversions, disrupting the plans of numerous passengers across the world.

The Times of India

Trump news at a glance: president goes to war again

US and Israel strike Iran; supreme leader confirmed killed; fierce domestic criticism of military action – key US politics stories from 28 February at a glance

The Guardian - US

Dubai airport shock: Iran attacks DXB? Emirates media confirms 'minor damage', 4 staff injured amid Iran vs US-Israel attacks

Dubai International Airport faced minor damage on March 1, 2026 amid Iran vs US-Israel attacks and confirmed that four staff members were injured. Emergency teams responded swiftly. The event happened amid the escalating regional tensions. This led to widespread flight suspensions and airport closures across the Gulf. Global travel faced…

The Times of India

Hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded or diverted by airspace closures in Middle East

UK plans evacuation of more than 76,000 Brits as key transit hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha close

The Guardian - UK

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Watch: Drone debris hits Dubai’s Burj Al Arab after iranian strike

Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab faced a minor fire after debris from an intercepted drone struck its facade. Authorities confirmed the incident, with Civil Defence swiftly controlling the blaze. This follows reports of an Iranian drone strike and damage at Dubai International Airport, prompting residents to seek shelter due to…

The Times of India

Iconic Dubai hotel Burj Al Arab on fire after being hit by shot-down Iranian drone

It was one of several structures in the glitzy Middle Eastern city to sustain damage on Saturday

The Independent UK

Multiple people injured in Dubai airport incident on day of Iranian strikes across region

On a typical day, around 250,000 passengers arrive and depart at Dubai

The Independent UK

Donald Trump says Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes

Trump describes Khamenei as ‘one of the most evil people in history’

Evening Standard

Iran retaliates after U.S.–Israel strikes, triggering regional fallout across Middle East

Iranian missiles and intercepts sent debris over Abu Dhabi and Dubai, shutting down flights at Dubai's main airports.

Axios

Doha and Dubai in Lockdown Mode After US Strike Escalation Sparks Regional Airspace Crisis Across Middle East

A US strike on Iran has led to significant airspace closures in the Middle East, affecting major aviation hubs like Doha and Dubai.

International Business Times UK

Why Did Iran Attack Dubai? What You Need to Know

Iranian drones targeted Dubai's Palm Jumeirah, causing a fire at the Fairmont The Palm hotel. The attack is part of a broader Iranian retaliation following US-Israel military actions.

International Business Times UK

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Evening Standard

Vicky Pattison among stars stranded in Dubai amid Middle East attacks

The reality star is unable to leave the country while the air space is closed.

The Guardian - UK

Explosions rock Dubai, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as war spreads across Middle East

War launched by US and Israel on Iran has quickly escalated prompting anxiety and concern in whole region

The Independent UK

Damage to Dubai hotel revealed in photos after Iran missile attacks and explosion

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Lindsay Lohan Opens Up About Why She Left Hollywood For Dubai

Dubai is quite a leap from Hollywood.

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The Independent UK

Dubai luxury hotel catches fire after Iran missile strikes

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The Independent UK

Dubai hotel fire: Blaze breaks out at Fairmont Hotel in Palm Jumeirah during air attack

Tehran has been launching retaliatory strikes after the US and Israel struck Iran early on Saturday

The Times of India

US, Israel attack Iran: Videos show explosion at Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah

An explosion and smoke plume were reported at Dubai's Palm Jumeirah on Saturday, injuring four people. This incident occurred amidst heightened regional tensions following Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. Dubai authorities confirmed a fire at a building, which has since been controlled. The event caused concern in the city…

Evening Standard

UK travellers face chaos as Dubai airport shuts after US-Israel strikes on Iran

Dubai Airports confirmed that operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) have been halted after explosions rocked the city

The Independent UK

Dubai flights halted ‘indefinitely’ as Iran strikes force airspace closures

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The Times of India

Israel-Iran: Dubai airports suspend flights amidst esclating conflict

Dubai's airports, DXB and DWC, have halted all flight operations due to escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Airspace closures across the Middle East, including Iraq and Iran, have caused widespread flight disruptions. Major airlines like Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to the region, prioritizing passenger and crew safety…

The Independent UK

‘It’s chaos here’: Britons left stranded as flights cancelled after Trump’s strikes on Iran

Major travel disruption as hundreds of flights cancelled across the Middle East due to Iran airstrikes

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