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Explosions heard in downtown Dubai amid ongoing Iranian attacks — smoke rises over residential area
·Downtown Dubai, UAE
Explosions were heard in downtown Dubai, at least one described as very loud, as Iran continues its campaign against the Gulf. A correspondent reported seeing small clouds of smoke rise above a residential neighborhood. This is a separate incident from the earlier Iranian drone strike near Dubai Creek Harbour.
Explosions were heard in downtown Dubai on Thursday March 12, at least one described as very loud, as Iran continues its military campaign against Gulf states. A correspondent on the ground reported seeing small clouds of smoke rise above a residential neighborhood. The cause was not immediately confirmed but the explosions occurred amid ongoing Iranian drone and missile attacks on UAE territory. This is a separate incident from the earlier Iranian precision-guided drone strike on a building near Dubai Creek Harbour. Downtown Dubai is the commercial and residential heart of the city, home to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Attacks on this area represent a significant escalation in target selection, moving from industrial/port infrastructure to central urban residential zones.
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Iranian forces continued attacks on UAE territory including explosions reported in downtown Dubai's residential areas.