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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Drone strike attributed to Iran hits Dubai International Airport, injures people and grounds Gulf traffic

A drone strike attributed to Iran struck Dubai International Airport (DXB) amid a wider Iran–Israel–US escalation, causing injuries, terminal damage and debris in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. UAE air defences intercepted missiles and drones, prompting widespread airspace closures and mass flight cancellations across Gulf carriers.

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2026-02-28T13:36:02.009015-08:00
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Reuters

US strikes on Iran spark travel chaos as airlines cancel flights

By Reuters: Airlines suspended flights across the Middle East on Saturday, including to and from the world's busiest travel hub Dubai, after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

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2026-02-28T02:17:05.824078-08:00
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defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

Israel begins evacuating civilian aircraft outside its territory amid military operations

By defence-blog.com: Israel has begun evacuating civilian aircraft from its territory as part of emergency measures linked to ongoing military operations, according to a joint statement released by the country’s Ministry of Transportation.

2026-02-28T04:02:19.854482-08:00