A massive fire has erupted at one of the Middle East’s most important energy hubs. A drone strike has hit a facility inside Abu Dhabi’s Ruwais Industrial Complex, sending flames and smoke rising from the site.

Explosions have rocked cities across the Middle East this morning after the US and Israel launched a major joint attack on Iran. Strikes from warplanes and cruise missiles from bases inside Israel and the US carrier strike group have been felt across Bahrain,

The Al Salam naval base in Abu Dhabi was struck by Iranian drones on Sunday

According to media reports, Iranian missiles have struck UAE's Abu Dhabi and Dubai, claiming at least one person's life in the Middle East country. The UAE has condemned the Iranian strike.

Explosions were heard in Abu Dhabi following escalating Middle East tensions after strikes on Iran. UAE air defence systems intercepted ballistic missiles aimed at its territory, with officials warning of a significant regional escalation.

Dozens of Emirati flights were forced to hold or diver after the country's Defense Ministry said it had intercepted six ballistic missiles and 125 drones.

According to regional reports, Iran attacked a US naval base in Bahrain and the Al-Dhafra airbase in the United Arab Emirates. Explosions were reported in Bahrain’s capital, Manama and in Abu Dhabi, with Reuters confirming a loud blast in the UAE capital. Loud explosions were also heard in Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

Abu Dhabi state oil giant ADNOC has shut its Ruwais refinery in response to ‌a fire at a facility within the complex following a drone strike, a source with knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday,

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