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Loud blasts were heard in Dubai and Qatari capital Doha for a second day on Sunday and Oman was hit for the first time as retaliatory strikes on neighbouring Gulf states in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic widened. Iran had said it would target U.S. bases in the region across Gulf cities. Dubai’s international airport, its landmark Burj Al Arab hotel and man-made Palm Jumeirah Island all suffered damage. Thick black plumes of smoke continued to rise from the Jebel Ali

President Trump said Israel did not pressure him into launching strikes against Iran, claiming instead that he believed Iran was preparing to attack first. He stated that based on ongoing negotiations, he felt preemptive action was necessary, adding that both the U.S. and Israel were ready and that the strikes had a “very powerful impact,” with much of Iran’s capabilities “virtually knocked out.” | Express Tribune