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4 people have been injured after a missile hit Dubai International Airport.
The Dubai media office said on Saturday the airport sustained damage as a consequence of an ‘incident’, as Iran continued to launch strikes on U.S. bases within the region.
They said: ‘Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained.’
The country, together with the remaining of the Middle East, has been bombarded with missile strikes as Iran retaliates against the US-Israel’s ‘Operation Epic Fury’.
The 2 countries launched ‘preemptive’ missile attacks in Tehran, reportedly killing the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Other buildings in Dubai have been struck, including the long-lasting Palm Jumeirah resort which was hit by falling debris.
Smoke and flames were seen billowing from near the beachside Fairmont The Palm Hotel, after several bangs were heard by holidaymakers across the Emirati city.
Footage of the incident showed the five-star £245 million ($330 million) hotel engulfed in flames as air defence systems intercepted several Iranian missiles certain for targets within the UAE.
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