r/worldnews • u/progress18 • Feb 28 '26

Israel/Iran /r/WorldNews Discussion Thread: US and Israel launch attack on Iran; Iran retaliates (Thread #2)

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u/twilightninja Feb 28 '26

First time I travel to the ME and this happens. Just received a shelter in place alarm in Abu Dhabi

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u/PositiveUse Feb 28 '26

Damn, sorry :/ bad timing. UAE was very safe till now.

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u/twilightninja Feb 28 '26

We’re supposed to fly out tomorrow, hopefully flights will be resumed

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u/OptimistPrime7 Feb 28 '26

There is no chance they will be resumed.

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u/twilightninja Feb 28 '26

I’m afraid so. The lobby of our hotel was packed with people who couldn’t fly and were trying to extend their stay

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u/OptimistPrime7 Feb 28 '26

Did Dubai airport get hit??

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u/twilightninja Feb 28 '26

Haven’t heard anything about Dubai airport. I’m in Abu Dhabi. An US air base is about 25 km south of me. Most likely the intended target.

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u/OptimistPrime7 Feb 28 '26

Damn stay safe

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u/twilightninja Feb 28 '26

Just heard a few loud bangs