Shrapnel and debris fell from the sky over Dubai International Airport after air defences intercepted a strike, authorities confirmed. Witnesses near the airport reported hearing a loud 'boom' overhead, prompting concern on social media.
Dubai authorities said the incident was minor and successfully contained, with no injuries reported. Flights approaching the world's busiest airport for international travel were seen circling at a distance before the interception.
A spokesperson for the Dubai Media Office stated: 'Dubai authorities have confirmed that a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception has been successfully contained. No injuries have been reported. Authorities have also denied reports circulating on social media regarding any incidents at Dubai International Airport.'
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran's Mehrabad Airport in Tehran also targeted in airstrikes. The Israeli military said it was launching a broad-scale new wave of strikes, claiming Iran had launched missiles.
