Fresh explosions were reported in Dubai on Friday as the conflict between Iran and the United States continued to affect several countries in West Asia. Buildings were rattled, and air raid sirens were heard across parts of the city, according to reports.

News agency AFP reported that the explosion occurred near the city's financial hub. Witnesses heard sirens from the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road, one of Dubai's main roads. A video shared by the agency showed a large cloud of smoke rising over a central part of the financial district.

Authorities have not immediately reported casualties from the latest incident.

Rising drone and missile threats

The latest explosion comes as tensions remain high across the Gulf region. Since the war began, the United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems have intercepted more than 1,500 Iranian drones and nearly 300 missiles, Hindustan Times reported.

Several locations in Dubai have been targeted during the conflict. These include Dubai International Airport, Palm Jumeirah, and the iconic Burj Al Arab.

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On March 12, a drone fell near Dubai's financial district, prompting companies in the area to evacuate employees as a precaution.

Earlier, on March 13, authorities reported a minor fire in central Dubai after an aerial interception. Officials later confirmed that the fire was caused by falling shrapnel and that no injuries were recorded.

Attacks across the Gulf region

Iran has continued to target oil-rich Gulf countries following joint strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian territory. The attacks have increased security concerns across the region.

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In Oman, two people were killed after security forces intercepted a drone near an industrial area in the northern part of the country, state media reported. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia said it successfully intercepted a drone that was targeting the diplomatic quarter in Riyadh, where several foreign embassies are located.

At the same time, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck more than 200 targets in western and central Iran over the past day. According to the military, the strikes targeted missile launchers and air defence systems.