Suspected iranian drone strike near dubai airport sparks fire, flights temporarily suspended

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): A suspected Iranian drone attack near Dubai International Airport on Monday triggered a massive fire in a fuel tank, creating panic in the surrounding area. Flames and thick smoke were visible from a long distance. Civil defense and emergency teams rushed to the scene and managed to bring the fire under control after extensive efforts. Authorities said the situation is now fully under control.

According to the Dubai Media Office, a fuel tank located near the airport was affected by the drone strike. Firefighting teams immediately launched an operation to extinguish the blaze. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported in the incident.

Flights suspended as precaution

Following the incident, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority temporarily suspended flight operations at Dubai International Airport as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and airport staff. Officials said the decision was taken to avoid any potential risk.

Security agencies have activated all emergency protocols and are monitoring the situation closely. Authorities stated that the process of restoring flight operations will begin once conditions return to normal.

Rising concerns amid middle east tensions

The incident comes amid rising tensions across the Middle East, where the risk of drone and missile attacks has increased in recent days. Security agencies believe that such attacks are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure such as airports, ports and oil facilities, raising concerns about regional security.