Reuters cited eyewitnesses reporting a loud explosion in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, adding to mounting concerns over escalating tensions in the region. The source and cause of the explosion have not yet been officially confirmed.
Authorities are reportedly assessing the situation, while residents in parts of the city reported hearing the blast and feeling its effects.
The incident comes amid a series of military operations and airstrikes involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, which have already disrupted international flights and closed airspaces across the Middle East.
No immediate reports of casualties or damage have been released. Emergency services are on alert as investigations continue.
