STRIKE2026-03-16
IRGC drone strikes Dubai airport fuel tank — flights suspended, fire contained
Iranian drone hits fuel storage near Dubai International; all flights temporarily suspended
IRGC drone struck fuel tank near Dubai International Airport at ~01:00 UTC Day 17, igniting a large fire. Dubai Civil Aviation Authority suspended all flights as precaution. No casualties reported. Follows Iran evacuation warnings for Dubai/Doha on Day 16.
Timeline
05:30 UTC
Two drones downed near Dubai International Airport — 4 injured, flights suspended
01:00 UTC
Iranian drone strikes fuel tank near Dubai International Airport — flights suspended again