Explosions were heard over Dubai on Tuesday morning as the United Arab Emirates military intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, briefly forcing the country to close its airspace. The escalation came as Israel launched a new wave of strikes against Tehran and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and disruption to global energy supplies. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
Live: UAE intercepts Iranian fire as Israel strikes Tehran, Lebanon
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by Julie Bort
- Categories: General, News, World
- Tags: Middle East
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