An explosion has been reported at the Palm Jumeirah area, the iconic man-made island in Dubai, as Iran launched strikes in the Gulf region in retaliation after US and Israeli attacks. Confirming the incident, the Dubai Media Office said that four persons were injured and were taken for treatment. The fire is now under control, it added.
"Dubai authorities confirm that an incident occurred in a building in the Palm Jumeirah area. Emergency response teams were deployed immediately, and the site has been secured. Dubai Civil Defence has confirmed that the resulting fire is now under control," said the Dubai Media Office.