Dubai Airport Halts Operations Again Amid Iran War Fallout

Dubai International Airport suspended operations again on Wednesday due to the aftermath of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

According to Reuters, Bloomberg and other international news agencies, Dubai authorities announced that "operations at Dubai International Airport are temporarily suspended for the safety of passengers, airport staff and airline crew."

Bloomberg reported the measure followed minor incidents caused by debris after the UAE intercepted projectiles in its airspace.

Emirates, the Dubai-based carrier, also halted flights again. The airline had suspended some flights due to the Iran war but announced on Tuesday it would resume full operations.

However, the suspension was short-lived. Emirates announced it would "resume operations" approximately 30 minutes after the airport closure was announced. Dubai airport authorities subsequently confirmed some flights had resumed.

Air travel in the Middle East has been virtually paralyzed since the Iran war broke out on April 28. Iran has continued drone and missile attacks targeting major airports and infrastructure in neighboring Gulf states in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.

Dubai International Airport, which ranked first globally for international passenger traffic last year, had suspended flights indefinitely following Iranian drone attacks. It began limited operations on May 2.