One killed, 11 injured in Dubai, Abu Dhabi airports as Iran escalates reprisal strikes

 

One person has been reported dead and 11 others injured after Iranian missiles hit airports in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Iran launched the attacks on Saturday night in response to a massive and ongoing attack on the country by the United States and Israel.

Abu Dhabi Airports confirmed the incident in a statement on X on Sunday.

“Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to an incident resulting from the interception of a drone that targeted Zayed International Airport. The interception led to falling debris, which resulted in one fatality of an Asian national and seven injuries,” the statement reads.

“The public is urged to avoid circulating rumours and to rely only on official sources. Updates will be provided.”

Four people were said to have been injured at the Dubai airport.

UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait closed their airspace on Saturday as Iran targeted US civilian and military assets in the Middle East.

The joint US and Israeli strikes on multiple Iranian cities have killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, and top military commanders.

Related Posts

NDLEA remands two Mexicans, four Nigerians over Oyo meth lab

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned two Mexican nationals and four Nigerians over their alleged involvement in the establishment and operation of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory…

Why Nigerians Are Getting Fewer Hours Of Electricity — NISO

  The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed the latest decline in electricity supply across the country to inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants and reduced water levels…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You Missed

NDLEA remands two Mexicans, four Nigerians over Oyo meth lab

  • By admin
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 views
NDLEA remands two Mexicans, four Nigerians over Oyo meth lab

Nigeria’s External Debt Hits $145bn As Servicing Burden Rises — World Bank

  • By admin
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 views
Nigeria’s External Debt Hits $145bn As Servicing Burden Rises — World Bank

Why Nigerians Are Getting Fewer Hours Of Electricity — NISO

  • By admin
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 views
Why Nigerians Are Getting Fewer Hours Of Electricity — NISO

PSC dismisses three police officers over ‘misconduct’, redeploys four CPs

  • By admin
  • November 6, 2026
  • 6 views
PSC dismisses three police officers over ‘misconduct’, redeploys four CPs

NSCDC sanctions 66 personnel over misconduct

  • By admin
  • November 6, 2026
  • 13 views
NSCDC sanctions 66 personnel over misconduct

Kenyan starvation cult leader sentenced to 200 years for murdering children

  • By admin
  • November 6, 2026
  • 11 views
Kenyan starvation cult leader sentenced to 200 years for murdering children