Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said on Sunday that three people have been killed and 58 others injured since Iran began its retaliatory missile and drone campaign in the Gulf, with fresh explosions heard in Dubai and other cities for a second day.

The attacks followed joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran over its nuclear programme. Iran’s counterattacks came after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in those strikes.

Casualties and scale of attacks in the UAE

The UAE Ministry of Defence said three people — nationals of Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh — were killed. Fifty-eight others suffered minor injuries. Those hurt include Emirati, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese and Afghan nationals.

Since Saturday, the country has detected 165 ballistic missiles launched from Iran. Of these, 152 were destroyed and 13 fell into the sea. On the second morning of the attack, 20 ballistic missiles were intercepted, while eight landed in the sea.

Two cruise missiles were detected and destroyed.

The ministry also tracked 541 Iranian drones. It said 506 were intercepted and destroyed. Thirty-five landed inside the country, causing material damage. In total, 21 drones struck civilian targets.

Debris from intercepted missiles and drones fell in various parts of the country, causing minor to moderate damage to civilian properties.

An Iranian drone attack also hit a warehouse at Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi, sparking a fire in two containers. No casualties were reported. "Specialised teams responded today to an incident resulting from an attack by two Iranian drones on a warehouse at Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi. The attack caused a fire in two containers of general materials, but there were no casualties," the ministry said.

Explosions heard in Dubai and beyond

Residents reported hearing blasts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Correspondents also heard explosions in Manama, while a journalist in Doha heard a faint blast. Sirens sounded in Manama.

Visuals showed a hotel struck by an Iranian strike, though they could not be independently verified.

A Dubai-based Indian communications professional said explosions had been heard every few hours. Another resident reported distant blasts but could not confirm whether they were Iranian strikes.

Strait of Hormuz tensions

Iran’s state television reported that an oil tanker was sinking after being struck while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Footage showed heavy black smoke rising from a burning vessel at sea.

The Strait of Hormuz carries about a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil and a fifth of all liquefied natural gas. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned that the waterway was unsafe and closed to ships following US and Israeli attacks.

The UAE Ministry of Defence said the armed forces remain fully prepared to deal with threats and urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid spreading unverified information.