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Explosions reported in Dubai as missile strikes hit near Bandar Abbas

Dubai denies false reports of explosions

July 16th, 2026

Mansour Al-Maswari

ALBAWABA- Authorities in Dubai denied reports of blasts in the city on Thursday evening, after initial information allegedly said explosion sounds were heard due to missile interceptions, Euronews revealed. Dubai ...

Explosions reported in Dubai as missile strikes hit near Bandar Abbas

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Dubai denies false reports of explosions

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Explosions reported in Dubai as missile strikes hit near Bandar Abbas

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