Dubai Abu Dhabi News LIVE: Loud Explosions Heard In Dubai As Iran Steps Up Attack On UAE

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE News LIVE Updates: Multiple powerful explosions were heard across Dubai early Wednesday as Iran continued its retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region.

Officials said air defence systems were activated to intercept incoming missiles and drones, noting that the United Arab Emirates has faced more than 2,000 aerial threats from Iran since the conflict began.

In Baghdad, several explosions were also reported on Tuesday evening. A security official confirmed that the incident involved a combined drone and rocket attack aimed at the US embassy.

Separately, an Iranian projectile landed near Australia’s Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, causing minor damage to an accommodation facility and a medical unit. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said all personnel stationed at the base were safe.

Amid rising regional tensions, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates announced measures to bolster the country’s banking sector. The move comes as Gulf economies seek to shield themselves from the economic fallout of the crisis.

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