Dubai, March 16, 2026 (AFP) - Attacks hit UAE after Iran blames it for strikes

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2026-03-16

Missiles and drone attacks struck across the UAE on Monday, disrupting travel at Dubai airport, causing a fire in a crucial oil hub and killing one civilian. Iran has been able to hit the UAE regularly during the war, disrupting commercial air travel and targeting energy installations on both sides of the Strait Hormuz. This has piled economic pressure on the oil-rich country, which has long been a lucrative hub for international travel. Even the......

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