Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Saturday announced that it was suspending all operations temporarily after an aerial interception in the area during attacks from Iran. “For the safety of passengers, airport staff, and airline crew, operations at Dubai International (DXB) have been temporarily suspended,” the government’s Dubai Media Office said in a social media post.
The announcement was made after an aerial interception of an object near the airport, which was initially reported as “an explosion.”
“Dubai authorities have confirmed that a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception has been successfully contained. No injuries have been reported,” the Dubai Media Office had said.