The United Arab Emirates briefly closed and then reopened its airspace Tuesday, temporarily halting flights in a crucial travel hub, as the country’s military said it was facing incoming attacks from Iran.

Three “traumatized” survivors of an Iranian drone strike in Dubai have been arrested after sending photos to their loved ones — an act that violates local security laws in the authoritarian Gulf city.

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According to accounts shared by the advocacy organisation Detained in Dubai, the residents were inside their homes at the time of the impact. Following the explosion, they took a photograph of the destruction and sent it privately to family members to reassure them that they had survived.

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The airport has repeatedly been targeted by Iranian drones, causing interruptions to air travel. It has also been shut down for several days since the start of the war between US-Israel and Iran on February 28.

Dubai Airport attack highlights: Authorities in UAE's Fujairah confirmed that a fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industries area after a drone attack. Authorities in Abu Dhabi reported a fire at the Shah oil and gas field caused by a drone attack and said that no injuries had been reported so far.

Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport and wounded four people, though flights continue, officials say.

Authorities have announced a suspension of all flights in and out of Dubai. Traffic has also been closed on an airport route. Follow live updates on Dubai, Abu Dhabi strikes, ADNOC shutdown, LPG prices and safety of Indians in UAE.