Loud blasts reverberated across Dubai and Doha for a second consecutive day on Sunday, with Oman experiencing its first attack as Iran escalated retaliatory strikes against neighboring Gulf states following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Dubai, a critical Middle East trade and tourism hub, sustained significant damage. Two people were injured in Dubai after intercepted drones caused shrapnel to fall, damaging the Burj Al Arab hotel, Dubai's international airport, and the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island. Thick smoke continued to rise from the Jebel Ali port area, where a berth caught fire due to debris from an intercepted missile. Oman's Duqm commercial port, a vital economic zone, was also targeted by two drones, wounding one worker, according to state media.

These attacks mark a significant escalation in regional tensions. Dubai's Jebel Ali port handles a massive volume of global trade, making it a key economic target. Oman's inclusion in the strikes broadens the conflict beyond the initial Gulf Cooperation Council states. While Iran initially threatened U.S. bases, its strikes have now impacted a wider range of Gulf cities, raising concerns about regional stability and potential broader market disruptions.

Iran's retaliatory strikes have expanded beyond the initial Gulf targets, now affecting Oman and causing substantial damage to key infrastructure in Dubai and Doha. The targeting of critical ports like Jebel Ali and Duqm underscores the strategic importance of Gulf trade routes and the escalating risks to regional security and global commerce.