Iranian drone strike takes out fuel tank at Dubai airport, temporarily halting flights

Summary: On Monday morning, an Iranian drone crashed into a fuel tank at Dubai International Airport. The strike caused a massive fire with thick black smoke, forcing one of the world's busiest airports to briefly stop all flights. Fortunately, firefighters put out the blaze and no one was hurt.

This is the third time the airport has been attacked since the conflict started on February 28. The UAE has faced a barrage of attacks, including over 1,600 drones and hundreds of missiles from Iran, resulting in seven deaths so far. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz—a crucial waterway for a fifth of the world's oil—is now "closed to enemies." In response, President Trump is asking U.S. allies to send warships to keep the shipping lanes open.

For more details, see nypost at nypost.com/2026/03/16/world-news/iranian-drone-strike-takes-out-fuel-tank-at-dubai-airport-temporarily-halting-flights/ (opens in new tab)