Middle East war: Dubai targeted by fresh Iranian drone strikes
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Iranian drone strikes targeted Dubai and Kuwait's airport, killing eleven civilians.
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Iran launched drone strikes targeting Dubai and Kuwait's airport on March 12, defying a UN Security Council demand to halt attacks on Gulf countries. The strikes have killed 11 civilians since the Iranian offensive began in the region.
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