Big attack by Iran on this ally of US, smoke and flames outside the hotel… horrifying video surfaced
New Delhi : Due to the military attacks being carried out by Iran, the situation in the entire Middle East is now becoming extremely serious and worrying. On Saturday, scary explosions were heard in many important areas of Dubai. Especially the explosion near the famous Fairmont Hotel in Palm Jumeirah has shaken the whole world. The UAE Defense Ministry has confirmed this attack. The ministry said that their air defense system has shot down several ballistic missiles. Due to this, the regional security crisis has increased a lot and people are scared.
Attack on Dubai’s luxurious hotel
After the news of missile falling on Fairmont The Palm Hotel in Jumeirah, Dubai, there was huge chaos in the entire area. In the viral video on social media, dense smoke and flames can be seen rising outside the hotel. According to AFP. The fire has now been brought under control. But officials have not yet clarified whether it was a direct missile attack or the fire was caused by falling missile debris. So far four people have been injured in this horrific accident and arrangements have been made for their treatment.
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇦🇪 Iranian drone strikes hotel in Dubai, UAE. pic.twitter.com/DNfroGaS11
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Readiness of air defense system
The Defense Ministry of the United Arab Emirates has announced that an apparent attack on the country was carried out by ballistic missiles fired from Iran. The ministry also said that the UAE’s advanced air defense system faced these dangerous missiles with great efficiency. Most of the missiles were successfully stopped in the air. Due to which a huge disaster was averted. Although. The debris falling after the interception has caused damage at some places. The damage caused by the debris is being assessed and security arrangements have been tightened.
The horrifying experience of eyewitnesses
Two witnesses present on Palm Jumeirah said that they heard a very loud explosion near the Fairmont Hotel. According to AFP report. Immediately after the explosion, a huge plume of smoke was seen rising into the sky. Another eyewitness said that he saw thick black smoke coming from the hotel and heard several ambulances moving very fast towards the scene. People living around the hotel were frightened by the intensity of the blast and started running towards safe places. The foreign tourists staying in the hotel got mad and ran out of the hotel to save their lives.
Relief and rescue operations continue
Dubai Media Office issued a statement saying that emergency rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the spot and the scene has been completely secured. Dubai Civil Defense has confirmed that the fire in the hotel has now been brought under control. Four people injured in this attack have been taken to the nearest hospital for immediate treatment. Officials are now thoroughly investigating the nature of the debris to determine the exact cause of the fire. The condition of the injured admitted in the hospital is currently said to be stable and the administration is continuously giving updates.
Edit: corrected by @0hb0wie seems like the Fairmont at the entrance of the Palm, 25.110291, 55.141966 pic.twitter.com/MpAlkIrO8R
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threat of instability in the region
Due to these continuous counterattacks by Iran, the delicate situation in the entire Middle East is deteriorating rapidly. Such attacks on a global trade center like Dubai are a matter of deep concern for the international community. Taking this matter seriously, UAE has further increased security and air surveillance. Experts believe that such attacks can increase the risk of a major war in the region. At present, the eyes of the whole world are fixed on Iran’s next steps. The prospects of this military tension reducing in the coming days appear to be very bleak.
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