UAE Targeted by Iranian Attacks, Air Travel Grounded

0:00On March 1, a regional conflict has brought the fight to everyday life in the United Air of Emirates, with Iranian drones and missiles targeting, homes, airports, and ports. Officials report intercepting hundreds over the last 36 hours, but some got through, hitting Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports overnight, and causing explosions at key ports like Zayed and Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali in Dubai. The attacks spilled over to Oman too, with two drones striking the port of Dukham mid-day, despite its neutral role as a mediator. Smoke rose over coastlines, raising alarms across the Gulf as the violence hits civilian spots far from battle lines. Residents and visitors are reeling, with three people killed and dozens injured so far. Many are sheltering in place as advised, while families with babies and elders have driven to safer spots like hotels in Oman, describing the chaos as, surreal and unexpected in safe havens like Dubai. Air travel stays grounded until at least 3 pm on Monday, leaving tourists desperate

1:03to leave and locals anxious about daily routines. Officials urge calm, but the hits on infrastructure signal deeper worries. This escalation leaves the region bracing for more uncertainty, as what was once distant war now feels all too close for those caught in the crossfire.