Overview
- Dubai’s media office said all operations at DXB were temporarily suspended for safety after an interception over the airport, with Dubai Airports reporting a partial restart minutes later.
- Emirates initially announced a suspension of all flights to and from Dubai until further notice, then said operations had resumed after the notice was deleted.
- Flightradar24 data showed aircraft holding over the hub as travelers were urged to stay away unless their airline confirmed departure.
- The UAE Defense Ministry said its air defenses are currently confronting missile and drone threats originating from Iran.
- Recent strikes and debris previously injured four airport employees and damaged a terminal area, and a diplomatic source said 5,000 French nationals sought assistance with 750 repatriated by Friday.