Iran's Attacks: Britons in Middle East Cities Fear for Safety

0:00It's March 1st. This episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Let's get into the latest UK headlines. Iran lost a wave of suicide drones and missiles at cities across the Middle East, including Dubai, Bahrain, and Israel, leaving thousands of. Britain's living and vacationing there and fear for their safety. Luxury resorts in Dubai's Palm Jamira area took direct hits, with the Fairmont Hotel bursting into flames and injuring at least four people. Missiles lit up the skies over Dubai, late into the night, prompting the evacuation of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. Air defense has intercepted many threats, but panic spread as tourists and residents sought shelter amid the chaos. British expats and holiday makers shared stories of diving for cover, with some just yards from blasts. Police stocked up on groceries, or headed for borders, but Dubai's main airport shut down, stranding travelers as dozens of flights got cancelled.

1:02Including outbound ones from Heathrow, Manchester, and other UK cities that turned around mid-air. Further south in Abu Dhabi, shrapnel from an intercepted missile killed one person near a base with US troops. In Bahrain, people heard distant booms and stayed indoors, while Doha residents washed debris rain down after shoot downs, shaking buildings and, rattling nerves. With limited news flowing and heavy fines for posting videos, Britons are holding tight, following stay-home orders as the region braces for what. Comes next in the Iran-Israel tensions.