Couple shares experience in Dubai as Iran carries out strikes on several Middle Eastern countries
By Marissa Barrett
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MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Iran carried out a number of retaliatory strikes in parts of the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, after major attacks by United States and Israeli forces killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Flights across the region were disrupted, with more than 1,800 flights operated by major Middle Eastern airlines canceled.
On Saturday, reported Iranian airstrikes damaged Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport, as well as the Burj Al Arab hotel and Palm Jumeirah, a popular tourist destination.
A New Hampshire couple currently in Dubai described what they’ve experienced so far.
“A lot of explosions, a lot of warnings, other jet sounds,” said Kristy Ellmer, who traveled to Dubai on a business trip. “We were still able to sleep a few hours and woke up, and it’s just as pretty as it was. We’re still continuing to hear explosions, but basically they said shelter in place.”
The couple said they are scheduled to take separate flights out of the country Monday, but it remains unclear whether they will be able to leave.
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