New attacks in Gulf as Iran vows for moreDUBAI, March 8, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Gulf nations on Saturday reported new missile and drone attacks, while Iran vowed to press on with its strikes against neighbouring countries. Hours later, Iran said it would continue conducting strikes on sites in Gulf countries which were "at the disposal of the enemy". - Dubai airport closed, reopens -Earlier in the day, Dubai closed its main airport -- the world's busiest for international traffic -- after authorities said an unidentified object was intercepted nearby. Flights from Dubai's main airport had partially resumed on Monday despite daily drone attacks targeting sites in the UAE. Elsewhere in the Gulf on Saturday, Qatar's defence ministry said its military had intercepted two missile attacks targeting the country.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 08, 2026 02:27 UTC