Overview
- Flights to Dubai and nearby airports were held or rerouted after Monday's missile and drone strikes, with an Emirates connection carrying actress Ameesha Patel diverted to Muscat.
- The UAE Ministry of Defence said air defences engaged incoming ballistic and cruise missiles and drones and confirmed multiple interceptions across the country.
- A top U.S. admiral said American forces shot down several Iranian missiles and drones targeting U.S. Navy and commercial ships and destroyed six Iranian small boats in related operations.
- By early Wednesday, Patel said she had reached Mumbai after roughly a day of delays, reflecting long waits and rolling disruptions for travelers in Muscat and Dubai.
- Regional air and sea risks remain high, as seen in a U.S. Embassy alert urging residents to follow local instructions, and further knock-on effects are likely for airlines and shipping that rely on Gulf corridors such as the Strait of Hormuz.