image sourced from original article at Two Iranian drones struck near Dubai International Airport, injuring four people and prompting major travel disruptions. Dutch airline KLM announced it would cancel all flights to Dubai through March 28 due to escalating unrest, while offering assistance to stranded travellers through the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The attacks are part of a widening conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, with Iran targeting commercial ships, oil facilities and now threatening banks and financial institutions across the Gulf region. Cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely disrupted, with several vessels hit and some crew members reported missing. Regional air defences in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones and missiles.
Israel has intensified airstrikes on Tehran and targets in Lebanon linked to Hezbollah, with hundreds reported killed in Lebanon since the conflict began. The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on a resolution urging Iran to halt attacks on neighbouring states. Meanwhile, oil prices remain elevated amid fears of prolonged disruption to global energy supplies, and tens of thousands of foreign nationals have evacuated the region.
