Breaking news. – Explosions heard over downtown Dubai, eyewitnesses say

By&nbspJane Witherspoon&nbsp&&nbspEuronews Dubai bureau

Published on 16/07/2026 – 18:46 GMT+2•Updated
19:26

Dubai authorities have denied reports of explosions in the city on Thursday evening, after initial information claimed booms were heard due to missile interceptions, Euronews journalists in Dubai reported.

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Dubai Media Office has issued a statement clarifying that the explosions did not occur in the city and urging residents to rely on official communications from the authorities.

While the United Arab Emirates was targeted by Iran after the war broke out in February, Tehran has ceased its strikes following the US-Iran ceasefire and the signing of the framework deal to end the war in mid-June.

Just days ago, Iran hit two Emirati ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

This is a developing story and our journalists are working on further updates.