The United Arab Emirates has issued an urgent alert to residents in Dubai to seek shelter as the security threat level is elevated.
A screenshot of the alert posted on social media reads: "The security threat level is elevated... Everyone must remain in their homes and safe places, and stay away from windows, glass facades, and exposed areas until the threat has passed, in order to preserve public safety."
Explosions reported in Qatar
According to reports, explosions were also heard in neighbouring Qatar as the IRGC launches a wave of ballistic missiles targeting Al Udeid Air Base.
The alert comes hours after the first major escalation in the US-Iran war in weeks.
US strikes on Iranian launchers
On Sunday, the US hit two Iranian launchers for the first time in weeks with several reportedly killed and injured.
The strikes took place on Iran's Larak island on Sunday, August 31, a US official said. This is the first known US strikes on Iran since late July.
Escalation of conflict
The attack marks a major escalation in the conflict, which sparked after the US and Israel carried out joint strikes on several key Iranian sites on February 28.
Iran retaliated by striking US allies in the Middle East, including tourist hotspot Dubai, and closing the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway.
