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Dubai has come below assault quite a few occasions as Iran’s missiles rain down.

Dubai has been attacked (Picture: Getty)

Iran issued contemporary warnings on Wednesday that it may strike “all financial centres” throughout the Center East if US and Israeli assaults proceed, elevating fears international monetary hubs equivalent to Dubai may very well be additional focused. The risk got here from Islamic Revolutionary Guard commander Ebrahim Jabbari, as tensions proceed to escalate throughout the area.

The US consulate grounds in Dubai have been struck late Tuesday evening by a suspected Iranian drone. Footage from the scene reveals an explosion adopted by flames with thick smoke billowing from a constructing subsequent to the US consulate in Dubai. Dubai authorities have confirmed that loud sounds heard throughout elements of the emirate have been the results of profitable air defence interceptions. Closures of airspace over massive elements of the area have now continued into their fifth day. Qatar Airways introduced that flights will stay grounded till a minimum of Friday while Virgin Atlantic has resumed operations out of the UAE.

5 days in the past04:02 Rachel VickersPrice

Dubai departures board displaying few flights making it to the skies

The departures board at Dubai airport stays a sea of purple, with solely a handful of planes managing to get wheels-up as battle between Iran, the US, and Israel continues to trigger chaos within the skies.

Native time is simply earlier than 8am, at time of writing. As per Flight Radar, one scheduled flights has made it out from the final 20-minute block, with an Emirates jet now airborne and en path to Paris.

One flight to London at 7.40am has been nixed, whereas one other flight to London and a 3rd to Birmingham nonetheless displaying up as ‘delayed’ on the departures board with both cancellation or affirmation of departure on the best way within the coming minutes.

The Dubai departures board (Picture: Flight Radar)

Relieved travellers have arrived again in Dublin on a flight from Dubai – and have revealed the intense lengths they’ve gone to only to get dwelling.

Anna Callaghan from Donegal was overcome to be stunned by her mom having travelled from the north west to Dublin Airport to see her.

“My mum’s come all the best way from Donegal, that’s why I’m somewhat overwhelmed, I reside in Dublin so I wasn’t anticipating to see her,” she mentioned, because the pair embraced once more, her mom Patricia responding: “I’m simply glad she’s on the bottom now”.

Ms Callaghan described a nerve-racking and scary state of affairs.

“We have been seeing and listening to bangs and explosions, final evening specifically it was jet after jet after jet going overhead, after which we heard the US Consulate was hit and that basically scared everybody,” she mentioned.

“That is my fourth flight that I rebooked and I didn’t suppose I used to be going to get out.”

5 days in the past02:41 Rachel VickersPrice

Qatar evacuates residents close to US Embassy in Doha

Qatar’s Ministry of Inside studies that residents are being evacuated close to the US Embassy in Doha.

The transfer was described by the inside ministry as “a precautionary measure”, including that residents residing near the consulate have been supplied with “appropriate lodging has been offered for them as a part of obligatory preventive measures”.

The evacuation was reported at about 5.30am native time.

In a social media alert, the ministry additionally known as on the general public to depend on official and trusted sources to maintain throughout dependable, related, and up to date updates.

5 days in the past02:04 Rachel VickersPrice

UAE govt urges public to hunt cowl, not video footage, when missile alarms sound

The UAE’s Nationwide Emergency Disaster and Catastrophe Administration Authority (NCEMA) have urged the general public to stick to official directions when listening to early-warning messages.

In a missive entitled “What To Do When You Hear a Warning Alert” NCEMA studies that “some members of the general public go away their properties or locations of residence, and even cease their vehicles to file movies” after receiving an early warning alert.

“The warning is issued on your security. You should comply by heading to a protected place and taking shelter there till an ‘all clear’ alert is issued for the realm,” the directive issued on social media reads.

“If you’re in your automotive, proceed to your supposed vacation spot, and upon arrival, proceed to the closest protected place.”

The UAE authorities added, denoting how severe the difficulty has develop into: “Violating these directions will topic you to authorized accountability. We ask on your cooperation to make sure your safety.”

5 days in the past00:05 Rachel VickersPrice

Kurdish fighters storm Iran border

The long-anticipated floor offensive in opposition to Iran seems to have begun, with hundreds of Kurdish fighters crossing the border from Iraq in what sources are describing as a CIA-backed insurgency — although conflicting claims are rising concerning the true scale of the operation.

Iran’s Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of “terrorist actions” at his nation’s border with Iraq, making the remarks throughout a telephone name with Bafel Talabani, head of Iraq’s Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. The Iranian ministry confirmed the dialog.

READ MORE HERE:Kurdish fighters pour into Iran as rattled regime warns of ‘terrorist actions’ at border

 

5 days in the past23:01 Catherine Mackinlay

Alarm sirens activated in Bahrain

A submit from the Minsitry of Inside mentioned: “The alarm siren has been activated. Residents and residents are requested to stay calm, head to the closest protected location, and comply with updates by official channels.”

5 days in the past22:49 Catherine Mackinlay

Studies Kurdish forces have launched large floor offensive in Iran

A US official instructed Fox Information this night that hundreds of Iraqi Kurds have launched a floor offensive in Iran.

If confirmed, this could mark an enormous escalation of tensions within the Center East.

The White Home additionally signalled rising strain on Europe to fall consistent with Washington’s method to Iran. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned Spain had “heard the president’s message loud and clear” and agreed to cooperate with the US navy, including that Donald Trump expects “all Europe” to help the mission to “crush the rogue Iranian regime”. The remarks seem to underline the president’s frustration with some allies – together with the UK – after Sir Keir Starmer initially refused to permit British bases for use for the primary wave of strikes.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responds to a query from the information media throughout each day briefin (Picture: BONNIE CASH/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock) 6 days in the past20:15 Catherine Mackinlay

Kuwait Airways broadcasts particular flights for residents

Kuwait Airways has introduced it’s going to function a variety of particular flights for Kuwaiti residents wishing to return to Kuwait through Saudi Arabia.

The airline mentioned the flights will likely be out there to passengers who have already got bookings or these wishing to e book new tickets, with registration open till March 6, 2026.

Departures are deliberate from a number of worldwide airports together with Manchester, London Heathrow, Paris, Barcelona, Munich, Milan, Istanbul, Cairo, Amman and Manila.

Passengers can register by contacting 171 or through WhatsApp at +965 1802050, in accordance with the airline’s announcement.

6 days in the past20:00 Catherine Mackinlay

Israel claims missile fireplace from Iran declining

Israel’s navy has mentioned the variety of missiles Iran is launching on the nation has fallen in latest days following strikes on launch websites and weapons stockpiles.

In keeping with Aljazeera, navy spokesperson Nadav Shoshani mentioned the Israeli military had “neutralised round 300 ballistic missile launchers.”

“We consider our operations in opposition to these missile launchers and in opposition to these stockpiles are an integral a part of the truth that we’re seeing the quantities of missiles fired day by day diminish,” Shoshani added.

U.S. Central Command says the U.S. Air Power continues to execute a excessive quantity of airstrikes into Iran.

6 days in the past19:00 Catherine Mackinlay

Extra explosions heard throughout Dubai

Extra explosions heard throughout the area as Dubai Media workplace verify succesful interceptions of missiles.

6 days in the past18:58 Catherine Mackinlay

‘Fireworks might sparkle for seconds, however the penalties can final eternally’

Dubai police problem warning over using fireworks.

In an replace on X, the drive mentioned: 

“Fireworks might sparkle for seconds, however the penalties can final eternally. Select security, Select duty. Defend your self and those you like with one aware choice. To report using fireworks, name 901 — the toll-free non-emergency hotline.”

Dubai Media Workplace provides:

“Dubai Police warns in opposition to the use, possession, or buying and selling of fireworks and firecrackers, because of the severe danger they pose to the protection of lives and property and the disturbance they trigger inside the group. Violators will likely be held legally accountable.”

6 days in the past18:22 Catherine Mackinlay

Dubai Police warn in opposition to rip-off emails providing ’emergency help’

Dubai Police has issued a warning on X about rip-off emails.

“The Ministry of Inside warns in opposition to rip-off messages arriving through electronic mail, which name for filling out an emergency registration type and sending private knowledge below the pretext of acquiring help, compensation, or insurance coverage protection.

“The Ministry calls on group members not to reply to these messages or share any private knowledge.”

6 days in the past18:03 Catherine Mackinlay

MoD confirms drone that focused RAF Akrotiri was not launched from Iran

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed {that a} Shahed-like drone which focused RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus at midnight on March 2 was not launched from Iran.

In an replace on Wednesday, the MoD mentioned RAF Hurricane and F-35B jets had continued defensive air operations throughout the Center East in a single day, supported by Voyager air-to-air refuelling plane.

The division additionally confirmed that the UK had resupplied air defence methods to British and allied bases within the area previously 24 hours, together with UK-built air defence missiles.

Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters armed with Martlet missiles are additionally anticipated to reach in Cyprus within the coming days.

Earlier this week, Cypriot officers mentioned two drones heading in direction of RAF Akrotiri have been intercepted, whereas authorities confirmed the momentary dispersal of non-essential personnel from the bottom as a precaution.

6 days in the past17:13 Catherine Mackinlay

Iranian warship demise toll now as much as 87

In keeping with Sky Information, hospital authorities within the Sri Lankan port metropolis of Galle are saying it’s now 87 our bodies which have been introduced in by navy rescuers.

The Iranian warship that was hit by a torpedo launched from a US submarine within the Indian Ocean.

The demise toll beforehand reported was round 80.

An unnamed naval commander from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has mentioned vessels linked to the US and UK carrying cargo for Israel within the Gulf will likely be focused, whatever the flag they’re crusing below.

Talking to Iranian state media, the commander claimed that greater than 10 ships and tankers have already been focused throughout the battle.

The remarks comply with an earlier warning from Iran that ships approaching the very important oil delivery route by the Strait of Hormuz may very well be set on fireplace.

6 days in the past16:36 Catherine Mackinlay

Images of the second Iranian warship was blasted in Indian ocean

Extra pictures of the second an Iranian warship was torpedo’d by the US within the Indian ocean

US Secretary of Warfare Pete Hegseth mentioned:

“Within the Indian Ocean an American submarine sunk an Iranian warship, that thought it was protected in worldwide waters.”

It was sunk by a torpedo – Quiet Dying.

He added: “The primary sinking of an enemy ship by a torpedo since World Warfare 2. Like in that war- again after we have been nonetheless the Warfare Division -we are preventing to win.”

Second an Iranian ship was blasted by a US submarine (Picture: DeptofWar / SWNS)

After the Iranian warship was blasted by a torpedo (Picture: DeptofWar / SWNS) 6 days in the past16:16 Catherine Mackinlay

IDF names Iranian navy headquarters focused in japanese Tehran strike

In keeping with the Israel Protection Forces replace, the strike focused a compound in japanese Tehran that it says housed a number of key Iranian safety and navy command centres, together with:

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters – a part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Intelligence Directorate headquarters

Basij headquarters – linked to the Basij

Quds Power headquarters – the exterior operations arm of the IRGC

Inside Safety Forces headquarters

Cyber Warfare headquarters

Inside Safety protest suppression unit headquarters

The IDF mentioned the compound contained command centres utilized by Iranian operatives concerned in coordinating operations throughout the area.

The assertion from the IDF added:

“Iranian operatives who’re answerable for managing the operation, selling further terrorist assaults in opposition to Israel and the area, and repressing the individuals of Iran have been working within the command facilities that have been focused.

“The IDF continues to additional degrade the Iranian terror regime in Tehran.”

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has mentioned a US submarine sank an Iranian warship within the Indian Ocean utilizing a torpedo.

Talking to reporters, he claimed the strike marked “the primary sinking of an enemy ship by a torpedo since World Warfare Two”.

No less than 80 individuals have been killed within the strike within the Indian Ocean, in accordance with Sri Lanka’s deputy overseas minister.

He mentioned the vessel was returning to Iran from a port in japanese India.

6 days in the past15:36 Catherine Mackinlay

Iran points contemporary threats to focus on ‘financial centres’ throughout Center East

Iran has now warned it may strike “all financial centres” throughout the Center East if US and Israeli assaults proceed, elevating fears international monetary hubs equivalent to Dubai may very well be focused.

The risk got here from Islamic Revolutionary Guard commander Ebrahim Jabbari, as tensions proceed to escalate throughout the area.

“We’re saying to the enemy that if it decides to hit our foremost centres, we are going to hit all financial centres within the area,” Ebrahim Jabbari mentioned in remarks broadcast on Iranian state media.

The overall additionally mentioned Iran may deliver chaos to the worldwide vitality market “Now we have closed the Strait of Hormuz. Presently, the value of oil is above $80 and can quickly attain $200.”

The Strait of Hormuz is an important delivery route for oil and gasoline exports from the Center East, dealing with round a fifth of the world’s liquefied pure gasoline (LNG) commerce.

6 days in the past15:23 Catherine Mackinlay

British Airways says Muscat flights now totally booked

British Airways has confirmed that its flights departing from Muscat on March 5, 6 and seven at the moment are totally booked.

In an replace issued at 14:45 GMT, the airline mentioned it understands the state of affairs is troublesome for purchasers and that it’s persevering with to watch demand.

An announcement from the airline mentioned:

“Flights from Muscat on 05, 06 and 07 March at the moment are totally booked.

“We totally perceive it is a very troublesome time for our clients. We’ll proceed to assessment the state of affairs and add further companies if we’re in a position to.”

British Airways added that it’ll hold the state of affairs below assessment and will introduce additional companies if doable.

6 days in the past14:37 Lauran O’Toole

Emirates flight will depart Dubai for Dublin this night

An Emirates flight will arrive in Dublin this night from Dubai.

Irish Overseas Affairs Minister Helen McEntee mentioned there will likely be greater than 400 individuals on the flight.

It is going to carry passengers whose flights have been cancelled on the weekend.

6 days in the past14:13 Lauran O’Toole

Overseas Workplace updates journey recommendation to stranded Brits

The UK’s Overseas, Commonwealth & Growth Workplace (FCDO) has issued a brand new advisory for British nationals caught in Dubai amid the continued battle between Iran and Israel, updating journey steering and urging individuals to remain knowledgeable and comply with security directions.

As of Wednesday, 4 March 2026, the present standing for the complete United Arab Emirates is “advise in opposition to all however important journey”.

6 days in the past12:35 Lauran O’Toole

Full listing of 206 cancelled arrivals on Wednesday

Flight monitoring knowledge from FlightRadar24 has revealed that as of 8am Gulf Normal Time (GMT+4), an unimaginable 206 arrivals into the UAE metropolis have been cancelled from throughout the globe, sparking journey chaos for lots of of hundreds, if not tens of millions of individuals.

Aviation big Emirates, based mostly in Dubai and working its foremost hub at Terminal 3 of the airport, axed all flights out and in of the town on Saturday (February 28). In keeping with the newest journey info on the airline’s web site, “all scheduled Emirates flights to and from Dubai stay suspended till 2359hrs UAE time on March 7, attributable to airspace closures throughout the area”. It added that it continues to function “a restricted flight schedule”, and is “accommodating clients with earlier bookings as a precedence” on these flights.

Learn right here for the total listing.

Confirming the strike, the US Secretary of State mentioned: “All personnel are accounted for. As you are conscious, we started drawing down personnel from our diplomatic amenities prematurely of this.”

6 days in the past11:12 Lauran O’Toole

US troopers killed in Iran pictured

4 of the troopers killed within the Iran operation launched by the US and Israel on the weekend have been named and pictured.

One was a mum of two.

The soliders have been recognized by the US navy as: Capt Cody Khork, 35, Sgt Noah Tietjens, 42, Sgt Nicole Amor, 39, and Sgt Declan Coady, 20.

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor (Picture: US Military Reserve / SWNS) 6 days in the past11:05 Lauran O’Toole

Demand for constitution flights skyrockets to £174k

Amid the continued airspace tens of hundreds of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran struggle.

Demand for  constitution flights has skyrocketed, with some individuals paying as much as €200,000 (£174,000).

Rich travellers are paying massive sums for luxurious flights to Europe through airports which can be protected from Iranian drone and missile assaults.

Cyprus says this morning {that a} “doable suspicious object” has been detected within the skies close to Lebanon.

Cypriot authorities spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis wrote on X: “A doable suspicious object has been detected within the airspace close to Lebanon. For precautionary causes, all applicable measures have been taken by the competent authorities to analyze the incident and, if required, to deal with it. An replace on the result will comply with.”

Extra on this right here:

6 days in the past09:18 Lauran O’Toole

Virgin Atlantic resumes operations out of the UAE

Virgin Atlantic has resumed operations out of the UAE with its first flight to London Heathrow since Center East airspace closures started because of the battle between the US-Israel and Iran.

6 days in the past08:36 Lauran O’Toole

Qatar Airways says flights to stay grounded till a minimum of Friday

In an replace this morning Qatar Airways introduced that flights will stay grounded till a minimum of Friday.

The lengthy haul service added {that a} additional replace will likely be offered on Friday March 6 at 9am with passengers being urged to control the newest flight info.

You’ll be able to learn extra about this right here: 

6 days in the past07:43 Lauran O’Toole

Khamenei’s funeral attributable to begin at present

Iranian state media say a funeral service for Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is scheduled to happen in Tehran at present.

It is going to begin at about 10pm native time on the Imam Khomeini prayer floor, and is predicted to run over three days.

6 days in the past07:15 Lauran O’Toole

No accidents reported as explosions rain down on the UAE

No accidents have been reported after Dubai was hit by one other spherical of explosions.

Emergency companies rushed to the scene and extinguished what it described as a restricted blaze within the neighborhood of the consulate.

6 days in the past05:30 Peter Hennessy

Gulf might run out of air defences ‘in every week’

The international locations of the Gulf are burning by their air defence stockpiles at a tempo that consultants say can’t final.

That is elevating the alarming prospect that Iranian missiles and drones will quickly face little resistance as they rain down throughout the area.

You’ll be able to learn the total story right here.

Celestyal Cruises’ Discovery ship is presently caught in Dubai – saying it’s presently unable to disembark visitors.

The corporate mentioned: “At current, consistent with directions from native authorities, we’re unable to disembark visitors. We’re working intently with the related authorities and can start disembarkation in Dubai as quickly as permission is granted. As soon as permitted, we are going to present help to help visitors with transfers from the store to Abu Dhabi Airport.

“All visitors who have been attributable to journey on cancelled sailings will likely be provided the choice of a full refund or a future cruise credit score. We strongly encourage visitors to talk straight with their journey supplier. We sincerely apologise to visitors for the disruption.”

6 days in the past00:36 Peter Hennessy

US working to get stranded residents out of Dubai

The U.S. State Division mentioned Tuesday it was “actively securing” navy and constitution plane to fly People out of the area. It mentioned it was in touch with almost 3,000 residents searching for help or info.

“We all know that we’re going to have the ability to assist them,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed reporters Tuesday, whereas cautioning that “it’s going to take some time as a result of we don’t management the airspace closures.”

6 days in the past23:31 Peter Hennessy

Hearth close to US consulate ‘contained’

Dubai Media Workplace mentioned in an announcement on X: “Dubai authorities have confirmed {that a} fireplace ensuing from a drone-related incident close to the US Consulate has been efficiently contained.

“Emergency groups responded instantly. No accidents have been reported.”

Katy Luboff, 58, from Surrey, gleefully embraced her childhood greatest good friend Andrea and her daughter Liberty, who have been pressured to remain in Dubai after a connecting flight from India.

She mentioned they have been in Dubai’s airport for 12 “horrendous” hours earlier than they have been transferred to a resort, they usually discovered they have been going dwelling after being woken by a knock on the door in the course of the evening.

Ms Luboff mentioned: “I’m considering, dangle on, how are they going to get individuals out? However they’ve accomplished it, thank God.

“They have been travelling throughout India for an entire month. I used to be actually nervous about that and I used to be like, when she will get to Dubai I’ll be actually calm. And no, that was the more serious bit.”

6 days in the past22:55 Catherine Mackinlay

‘Multiple thousand assaults’

UAE Overseas Ministry assertion from earlier at present

“The United Arab Emirates reaffirms that it has not taken any choice to change its defensive posture in response to the repeated Iranian assaults. The UAE has been subjected to multiple thousand assaults – a quantity exceeding the entire confronted by all different focused international locations combined- all of which have been intercepted and neutralized by the UAE Armed Forces with the utmost professionalism, effectivity, and distinction.

“The UAE reiterates that it’s not a celebration to this struggle and has not permitted using its territory, territorial waters, or airspace for any assault in opposition to Iran, per its long-standing coverage of excellent neighborliness, de-escalation, and its agency dedication to the Constitution of the United Nations.

“Moreover, the UAE underscores that it retains its respectable proper to self-defense, as acknowledged below worldwide regulation and the Constitution of the United Nations. The UAE additional stresses the significance of journalistic duty and the necessity to depend on official, credible sources earlier than publishing or circulating inaccurate or deceptive studies.”

6 days in the past22:37 Catherine Mackinlay

Dubai Media Workplace posts aftermath pictures

Dubai Media Workplace has posted pictures within the final hours of the aftermath with a hearth engine nonetheless current.

The constructing seems to be unscathed. 

A spokesperson mentioned: “The hearth close to the US Consulate in Dubai has been totally extinguished, with no accidents reported. Dubai authorities reaffirm their dedication to making sure everybody’s security and safety.”

6 days in the past22:31 Catherine Mackinlay

UK may face ‘lone wolf assaults’

Britain may face an elevated danger of terror assaults and “lone-wolf” incidents linked to the escalating battle with Iran, an Israeli intelligence knowledgeable has warned.

Former Israeli navy intelligence officer Danny Citrinowicz mentioned the UK might face threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in addition to sympathisers residing in Britain, notably following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Chief.

He warned the hazard may develop if the UK turns into extra straight concerned within the struggle, as London makes an attempt to steadiness safety dangers at dwelling with strain from Donald Trump to help US navy motion within the area.

6 days in the past22:20 Catherine Mackinlay

Iranian state media says air defences downed US F-15 plane

The Iranian Tasmin information company has printed an unverified report that American F-15 plane has been shot down.

In a submit on telegram, it mentioned: “An knowledgeable supply instructed Tasnim: One other American F-15 plane was shot down by the air protection system of the Islamic Republic of Iran Military.”

6 days in the past22:04 Catherine Mackinlay

Photos from the US Embassy

These photos present the automotive park adjoining to the US Embassy earlier with large plumes of smoke rising subsequent to the constructing.

The US Embassy in Dubai (Picture: X)

Smoke was seen billowing throughout the district (Picture: X)

The weapon that struck the automotive park of adjoining to the US Consualate is believed to be a Iranian kamikaze drone.

7 days in the past21:17 Catherine Mackinlay

Suspected drone hits CIA’s station in Saudi Arabia

A suspected Iranian drone assault has hit the CIA’s station in Saudi Arabia, studies Washington Put up’s John Hudson.

7 days in the past20:51 Catherine Mackinlay

US Secretary of State assertion

United States Secretary of State of Marco Rubio has confirmed “all personnel accounted for”.

Talking to Fox Information, he mentioned: “The final replace second earlier than getting in entrance of those cameras was {that a} drone sadly struck a parking zone adjoining to the Chancellery constructing after which set off a hearth, all personnel are accounted for as you’re conscious.

“We bgen drawing down personell from our diplomatic amenities, prematurely of this.”

The US Consulate in Dubai is situated within the Bur Dubai district alongside the banks of Dubai Creek, one of many metropolis’s historic industrial areas.

The diplomatic website sits near a number of different consulates and authorities buildings, in part of the town that draws each residents and vacationers.

The US Consulate in Dubai is situated within the Bur Dubai district (Picture: Google) 7 days in the past20:31 Catherine Mackinlay

Smoke nonetheless seen throughout metropolis

Smoke is reportedly seen throughout the town as emergency crews rushed to comprise the fireplace and safe the realm.

7 days in the past20:02 Catherine Mackinlay

Dubai Media Workplace assertion on US consulate fireplace hit

“Dubai authorities have confirmed {that a} fireplace ensuing from a drone-related incident close to the US Consulate has been efficiently contained. Emergency groups responded instantly. No accidents have been reported.”

7 days in the past20:00 Catherine Mackinlay

Video claims to point out Iranian assault drone slamming straight into US Consulate

An additional video posted to X claims to point out the second a reported Iranian assault drone strikes the US Consulate in Dubai, inflicting an explosion and fireplace.

We’re but to listen to from authorites on if so.

7 days in the past19:45 Catherine Mackinlay

Unconfirmed studies of explosion close to US Consulate in Dubai

There was an unconfirmed report of an explosion close to the US Consulate in Dubai.

The report comes from American unbiased journalist Nick Sorter.

We’re awaiting official affirmation from authorities on this.

7 days in the past19:35 Catherine Mackinlay

Flights to evacuate Irish nationals depart ‘inside days’

Irish Overseas Minister, Helen McEntees mentioned flight to evacuate Irish nationals from Center East will depart “inside days”.

The federal government has estimated that between 22,000-23,000 Irish residents are within the space, and a “comparatively low quantity” have already left.

Overseas Affairs Minister Helen McEntee mentioned she hopes the flight from Oman would be the “first of many”.

She instructed Irish nationwide broadcaster RTE that the federal government will likely be contacting Irish residents within the Center East on Wednesday to journey dwelling on a constitution flight for round 280 individuals.

“The primary and the quickest and the best choice continues to be for industrial airways to deliver individuals dwelling, notably given a lot of our inhabitants is within the UAE, is in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and we’ve seen over the previous couple of days a variety of flights which have been taking off,” she added.

A Dubai-bound Emirates flight from India is reported to have made a uncommon double reverse after missile alert earlier than touchdown.

The plane reportedly reversed course twice amid airspace considerations linked to regional safety tensions, as alerts have been triggered over potential threats.

Regardless of the disruption, the flight later continued and landed in Dubai, with no reported accidents.

7 days in the past18:55 Catherine Mackinlay

Trump has has additionally  threatened to “reduce off all commerce with Spain” after Madrid reportedly refused to permit American forces to make use of its bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran. Talking on the White Home, he mentioned Spain had been “horrible” and claimed he had instructed officers to finish US dealings with the nation.

7 days in the past18:49 Catherine Mackinlay

Donald Trumps ‘not Churchill’ put down

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over the UK’s response to the escalating battle with Iran, saying he’s “not proud of the UK”.

Talking on the White Home, Mr Trump accused the Prime Minister of being sluggish to behave and criticised his refusal to permit American jets to make use of the Chagos Islands as a base for strikes on Iran. In a pointed comment, the President mentioned: “This isn’t Winston Churchill we’re coping with,” in what has been seen as a stinging rebuke of the Labour chief.

His remarks got here after Sir Keir confirmed the UK would deploy navy property, together with HMS Dragon, to the Center East amid escalating tensions following US strikes on Iran.

A traveller has taken to X to thank the UAE armed forces and emirates after he and his household returned safely from Dubai.

7 days in the past18:25 Catherine Mackinlay

U.S Navy delivering ‘unrelenting, overwhelming firepower’

Within the final hour, US Central Command has launched footate U.S. navy guided-missile destroyers delivering ‘unrelenting, overwhelming firepower’ from regional waters.

7 days in the past18:19 Catherine Mackinlay

Pink alert sirens activated in Israel

Pink alert sirens activated in Tel Aviv, Israel and surrounding areas.

Actual occasions updates from the Public Telegram Board:

7 days in the past16:49 Catherine Mackinlay

‘Large explosion’

One person on X has urged eberyone to remain protected after studies of a drone/ missile. 

7 days in the past16:46 Catherine Mackinlay

Explosion reported in Dubai

An explosion has been reported in Dubai, UAE from a reporter through X.

We’ll deliver you extra updates on this as they arrive.

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