Explosions Rock Central Dubai As Iran War Continues, Black Smoke Seen Above Buildings

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Explosions were heard across parts of Dubai on Friday, shaking buildings in the Middle East’s financial hub and sending a large plume of smoke into the sky over a central part of the city, according to AFP correspondents.

An AFP reporter at the scene said the initial blast was powerful enough to rattle a nearby building and was followed shortly by another massive explosion. A video from the spot showed thick smoke lingering over the area.

The Dubai Media Office said that debris from the interception caused a "minor incident" on the outside of a building in central Dubai.