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Chaos at Dubai Airport: Thousands of Passengers Stranded After Flight Suspension

Published March 7, 2026, 14:09
Chaos at Dubai Airport: Thousands of Passengers Stranded After Flight Suspension

Thousands of passengers remain stranded at Dubai International Airport after the temporary suspension of flights due to an incident involving a drone. The drone interception operation caused an explosion and disruption, with the UAE Ministry of Defence reporting that an operation to counter an attack attributed to Iran is underway. The Dubai government assured that there were no injuries and denied reports of more serious incidents. A Greek passenger waiting for a repatriation flight described the crowding and alarms at the airport, stating that the building shook from the explosion. The airport's operation has partially resumed, with some flights being operated from Al Maktoum International Airport as well.