By Yomna Ehab, Federico Maccioni and Linda Pasquini DUBAI, March 16 (Reuters) - Dubai's international airport was gradually resuming flights on Monday after a fuel tank fire caused by a drone attack forced a temporary suspension,

The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority said it had temporarily closed the country's airspace as a precautionary step.

Although Iran carried out military strikes at and around the Dubai airport in March 2026, the video in question was from a different time and place.

Dubai’s main airport resumed operations Monday after a drone triggered a fuel-tank fire, suspending flights for several hours and further disrupting the aviation hub’s efforts to maintain normality during the prolonged Iran war.

The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

Dubai International Airport resumed a limited flight schedule Monday morning after a drone attack hit a fuel depot, causing a fire.

Iranian missiles and drones have hit the United Arab Emirates, shaking Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven for foreigners.

Dubai witnessed a terrifying night as Iranian Shahed drones unleashed multiple strikes across the city. Explosions lit up the sky while air defense systems intercepted incoming threats, sending debris crashing into key areas.

“Now, after a relatively quiet day here in the UAE yesterday, Iran turning up the volume today, firing six ballistic missiles and 21 drones here" The post Iran Steps Up Attacks On Dubai, Hits Fuel Tank Near Major Airport first appeared on Mediaite.

As Tehran continued strikes on targets across the Gulf region, Israel said it would hit Iran for “as long as needed” and expanded ground operations in Lebanon.

A video of a public market in Ajman, UAE, caught ablaze is being shared on social media with the false claim that it is Dubai Airport that is on fire.