‘Exceptional precautionary measure’: UAE suspends Dubai flights after Iran threat

The United Arab Emirates temporarily shut its airspace and suspended operations at Dubai International Airport after intercepting Iranian missiles and drones in a major escalation across West Asia. The move disrupted flights and followed a drone-triggered fire in Fujairah, as regional tensions involving the Strait of Hormuz raise global security concerns.
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