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Dubai rocked by conflict with flights halted and people running for cover
The US and Israel have begun a war with the apparent aim of toppling Iran's regime - and we are beginning to learn the consequences.
There were threats and grave warnings of retaliation and regional conflict. American military assets in the region were described as legitimate targets.
Iran has now acted on those warnings. Iran latest: follow here for updates In scenes few imagined possible, people were filmed running for shelter in Dubai as air raid sirens sounded.
At least three big blasts have been heard over the city, witnesses told Reuters. A fire broke out near the entrance of Fairmont The Palm hotel in Dubai, after debris reportedly fell from the sky during an Iranian missile attack.
Photos on social media and videos verified by Sky News showed a large blaze and smoke rising from outside the building. Dubai's media office said emergency response teams responded to an "incident" in a building in the Palm Jumeirah area.
It said four people had been injured and were taken to medical facilities. It also said the fire was under control, as it urged the public to remain calm.
Fairmont The Palm is described as a luxury hotel with gourmet dining options, an award-winning spa, and pools with city views. A series of explosions were also heard in Abu Dhabi, with the defence ministry confirming one person was killed by falling debris in a residential area after the UAE "successfully" intercepted Iranian missiles.
In a statement, the nation's defence ministry "affirmed its full readiness and preparedness to deal with any threats, stressing that all necessary measures are being taken to firmly confront any attempts to undermine the country's security and stability". "The kids are terrified.
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