Dubai (United Arab Emirates), March 17
Explosions were heard in Dubai early Tuesday morning following an attack reportedly carried out by Iran, prompting the UAE to temporarily shut its airspace amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters have slowed shipping, leading to a sharp rise in oil prices and increasing pressure on Washington to mitigate risks to consumers and the global economy. The UAE closed its airspace on Tuesday morning after its military reported that it was “responding to missile and drone threats from Iran.” According to the state-run WAM news agency, citing the General Civil Aviation Authority, the closure is expected to be lifted soon.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military said early Tuesday that it had launched “extensive strikes” in Iran’s capital and was intensifying attacks against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. Israel announced fresh strikes following reports of two incoming aircraft from Iran.
Although a limited number of ships continue to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply typically flows, fears of a global energy crisis remain high.
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