Several Loud Blasts Heard Over Dubai, Doha for Second Day, After US-Israel Strike on Iran

Several loud explosions were heard across parts of the Gulf region, including Dubai, Manama, and Doha, for a second consecutive day on Sunday, amid escalating tensions following Iran’s retaliatory strikes. The attacks come after Iran vowed to respond to joint US and Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic. Tehran had earlier warned that it would target American military bases and strategic assets across the region. Since then, a series of explosions have been reported in multiple Gulf cities.

On Saturday, blasts rocked areas in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, with smoke and flames seen rising near key landmarks. In Dubai, dramatic visuals showed plumes of smoke near The Palm Jumeirah, one of the city’s most iconic waterfront developments. Authorities in the region have yet to release a detailed assessment of the damage.In Abu Dhabi, officials confirmed that two people were killed following explosions earlier on Saturday. Emergency services were deployed across affected areas, and security forces have heightened surveillance amid fears of further escalation.

Iran has maintained that its strikes are a direct response to US and Israeli military action, signaling that additional targets linked to American forces in the Gulf could be hit if hostilities continue. Meanwhile, governments across the Gulf Cooperation Council have urged calm, even as air defenses remain on high alert. Residents in major cities reported hearing repeated loud blasts overnight, with some describing scenes of panic and uncertainty. The situation remains fluid, with regional and international leaders closely monitoring developments as tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel threaten to widen into a broader conflict.