Explosions were reported in Dubai and Jerusalem as Iran fired missiles toward Israel; Italy confirms attack on Erbil base, no injuries.
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Explosions were heard in downtown Dubai, one very loud, an AFP correspondent reported on Thursday, as Iran continued its campaign against the Gulf in response to US-Israeli attacks.
The correspondent saw small clouds of smoke rise above a residential neighbourhood.
Blasts were heard over Jerusalem on Thursday, AFP journalists said, after the Israeli military detected missiles fired from Iran.
"A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat," the military posted on Telegram.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Thursday there had been an "attack" on an Italian base in the Iraqi Kurdish city of Erbil, but there were no injuries.
"I strongly condemn the attack on the Italian base in Erbil," Tajani said on X, without giving details. "I just spoke with the Italian ambassador to Iraq. Fortunately, all our soldiers are well and safe in the bunker," he said.
Italy has soldiers in Erbil training the Kurdistan security forces as part of an international force.
Drones were shot down on Wednesday over Erbil by the US-led international forces, which are based at Erbil airport, a Kurdish security source said.
No casualties were reported, the source said.
AFP journalists reported hearing loud bangs near Erbil airport from air defences engaging drones.
AFP