Burj Al Arab hotel damaged, Dubai airport hit in Iranian retaliatory attacks; 4 injured | Watch video

Dubai witnessed major security concerns after Iranian retaliatory attacks led to damage at key landmarks, including the Burj Al Arab hotel and Dubai International Airport, authorities confirmed on Sunday (local time). The incidents, involving intercepted aerial threats, caused limited damage and minor injuries, with officials stressing that the situation was swiftly brought under control.

According to the Dubai Media Office, four individuals were injured at Dubai International Airport after parts of the airport infrastructure sustained minor damage. The airport, the world’s busiest for international traffic, continued operations after authorities addressed the impact.



Videos circulating online claiming Dubai airport hit by Iranian strikes showed debris scattered outside DXB, while smoke was seen filling parts of the terminal as travelers rushed toward exits.



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Other footage captured emergency vehicles responding at the scene.


Authorities also confirmed that a drone was intercepted over Dubai, with debris triggering a small fire on the exterior of the iconic Burj Al Arab.

"Authorities confirm that a drone was intercepted and debris caused a minor fire on the Burj Al Arab's outer facade," the Dubai Media Office wrote on its X account. "Civil Defence teams responded immediately and brought the incident under control. No injuries have been reported."


Local residents shared videos online, claiming that the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab had been hit.


The Dubai Media Office clarified reports of damage to port infrastructure, stating that debris from an aerial interception caused a fire at one of the berths at Jebel Ali Port. Authorities said Dubai Civil Defense teams responded immediately and confirmed that no injuries were reported, while urging the public not to circulate old or misleading footage related to the incident.


“Authorities have urged the public not to circulate an old video of the Jebel Ali Port fire from 7 July, 2021, as it could spread misleading information.” Further updates, officials said, will be shared as more information becomes available.

What happened so far in Iran war

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in US-Israeli missile strikes, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, marking the opening phase of what he described as a regime-change war against Iran. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said Khamenei was dead and that senior Iranian leadership figures had also been eliminated.

The strikes, carried out jointly by the US and Israel, involved waves of missiles and air attacks across Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were signs Khamenei was “no longer alive,” while Israeli officials briefed the media that his body had been recovered. Iran, however, has not officially confirmed his death, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier said Khamenei was alive “as far as I know.”

Trump said the campaign’s objective was to give Iranians a chance to overthrow their rulers, claiming parts of Iran’s military and security forces were unwilling to continue fighting. Netanyahu said Israeli strikes had also killed figures linked to Iran’s nuclear program and would continue.

The Guardian cited Iranian media reporting at least 201 people killed and hundreds injured in the initial strikes. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US bases and Israeli targets, as well as sites in Gulf countries.