Iran has launched a missile strike on the territory of the United Arab Emirates. According to the UAE Ministry of Defence, a series of explosions occurred in Dubai.
What is known about the attack
According to official information, the shelling was carried out using rockets. The exact number of strikes and the extent of the damage are currently being clarified.
Iranian media have already released footage of missile launches. This may indicate Tehran's involvement in the attack.
The situation in Dubai
A series of explosions have been reported in Dubai, causing panic among the population. The country's authorities have not yet reported the exact number of injured or dead.
Emergency services are working in an intensified mode to eliminate the consequences of the strike and check infrastructure facilities. An air alert has been declared in the Emirates. Explosions are heard in different regions of the country. A fire has also been reported at one of the refineries.
International context
The attack could be another stage in the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Experts do not rule out that the events in the UAE could affect the security situation in the region and provoke a reaction from the international community.
Official comments from other states on the incident are currently awaited.
