Loud explosions were heard across the cities of Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, according to AFP reporters and residents, as Iran pressed a campaign of missile and drone barrages across the Gulf.
Journalists heard loud explosions reverberating in the Qatari capital and in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, while two residents told AFP they heard explosions in UAE capital Abu Dhabi.
Dubai authorities later said the explosions heard across the city were caused by "interception operations" by air defence forces.
"The relevant Dubai teams continue to closely monitor the situation and are taking all necessary measures to ensure public safety," the Dubai media office said in a statement posted on X.
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