00:08Iranian attacks have once again struck Dubai.
00:12Over the night of March 17 into early March 18, multiple explosions lit up the sky as
00:20air defense systems intercepted incoming missiles and drones launched by Iran.
00:26Residents reported loud blasts, bright flashes, and falling debris across different parts
00:33of the city.
00:34While most threats were neutralized mid-air, fragments rained down, sparking fires and panic
00:41in several areas.
00:43This marks one of the most intense recent nights in an ongoing series of Iranian strikes.
00:51The targets appear strategic and economic.
00:54Dubai International Airport has been a repeated focus, with a recent drone incident triggering
01:01a major fire near fuel storage and temporarily halting flight operations.
01:07Other impacted zones include areas near the marina, al-Safukh, and key financial districts.
01:14Debris has also landed near major landmarks, residential towers, and port infrastructure
01:21like Jebel Ali.
01:22These incidents have caused localized fires, road closures, and disruptions, though large-scale
01:30destruction has largely been avoided due to successful interceptions.
01:35So who is behind these attacks?
01:38Iran, specifically its Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, is launching these missiles and
01:44drones.
01:45Tehran claims the strikes are retaliation, aimed at U.S.-linked military bases and infrastructure
01:52in the Gulf.
01:53However, the UAE strongly condemns them as violations of sovereignty, stating that civilian and economic
02:01zones are being put at risk.
02:03What's happening right now is part of a larger and escalating conflict.
02:09Since late February, waves of attacks have been occurring almost daily.
02:14The UAE has become one of the primary targets, facing hundreds of projectiles in earlier phases,
02:21now shifting toward drone-heavy assaults.
02:24Air defenses continue to intercept the majority, but the psychological and economic impact is
02:31growing.
02:32The situation remains tense and unpredictable.
02:36Authorities say defenses are holding strong, but warnings remain in place as further strikes
02:42are expected.
02:43For now, Dubai stands resilient, but on high alert.
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02:57Hallelujah.
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02:59Bye for now.
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