Iran has continued missile and drone strikes across the Gulf despite earlier assurances that neighbouring countries would not be targeted unless attacks originated from their territories.
The escalation comes amid the ongoing confrontation involving United States and Israel.
Authorities in United Arab Emirates confirmed that a resident in Dubai died on Saturday after debris from an aerial interception fell on a vehicle in the Al Barsha district.
Officials from the Dubai media office identified the victim as an Asian driver but did not release further details.
The incident occurred as the UAE announced it was responding to “incoming missile and drone threats” launched from Iran.
Iran has reportedly targeted several American military installations across the Gulf, including bases located in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE.
The strikes were described as retaliation for earlier “pre-emptive” attacks carried out by the United States and Israel.
Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had apologised to neighbouring states affected by the attacks, saying the country’s armed forces had been directed not to strike them unless they were first attacked.
However, shortly after his remarks, authorities in Qatar said their air defence systems intercepted an incoming missile.
Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry also reported that a ballistic missile was launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base near Al-Kharj but landed in an unpopulated area.
Iranian officials have insisted that their operations are aimed strictly at American military assets in the region and not the sovereignty of Gulf states.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that Iranian forces respect the sovereignty of neighbouring countries but warned that all American and Israeli military interests in the region could remain potential targets.
Meanwhile, Gulf countries have expressed growing concern, noting that some Iranian strikes have affected civilian infrastructure, including airports, hotels, and oil facilities.
Foreign ministers of the Gulf cooperation council are expected to meet to discuss the situation and assess regional security following the attacks.