Divergence
Drone strikes hit Dubai airport and US diplomatic facility in Iraq
A drone attack disrupted flights at Dubai International Airport after striking a fuel tank and causing a fire, with some flights diverted to another airport. A separate drone attack struck a US diplomatic facility in Baghdad, with one of six drones hitting near a guard tower after five were intercepted. These attacks occurred amid ongoing conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces that began February 28.
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Coverage
Al Jazeera
Iranian aggression against Gulf states
Drone strike disrupts Dubai flights as Iran continues Gulf attacks
Fox News
Attack on US interests by Iranian proxies
US diplomatic facility in Iraq struck by drone
Fact breakdown
confirmed
Drone attack hit fuel tank near Dubai International Airport causing fire and flight diversions
Dubai Media Office and Dubai Civil Aviation Authority official statements
confirmed
Six drones launched at US Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, five intercepted, one struck near guard tower
Washington Post citing security official and State Department alert
confirmed
No injuries reported in Dubai airport attack
Dubai Media Office statement
confirmed
No injuries immediately reported in Baghdad facility attack
Washington Post reporting
claimed
Iran has fired more than 1,800 missiles and drones at UAE since conflict began
Al Jazeera reporting without specific source attribution
claimed
Attack likely conducted by Islamic Resistance in Iraq militias
Security official quoted by Washington Post