Dubai, Feb. 28 -- Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia after Iranian attacks across various countries, authorities in Dubai said a drone was intercepted near the Burj Al Arab, causing debris that sparked a minor fire on the hotel's outer facade.

Civil Defence teams quickly brought the fire under control, and no injuries were reported.

This comes after the United States and Israel carried out joint missile attacks on Iran, with large explosions reported in Tehran and other major cities on Saturday, signalling a sharp escalation that risks expanding tensions into a broader regional conflict in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, Iran has retaliated, targeting Israel and US assets in multiple Gulf states. Multiple explosions have been heard ...