Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport - BBC
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Iran attacked a key UAE oil port and Dubai airport.
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Iran has struck a key oil port in the UAE and Dubai airport, according to BBC reporting. The attacks targeted critical infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates.
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