Iran war, March 16 -- An Emirates flight operating from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) to Dubai was compelled to turn back mid-journey on Monday (16 March) after Dubai International Airport suspended all flight operations following a drone attack that set a fuel tank ablaze near the airport perimeter.

The aircraft has since landed safely at Thiruvananthapuram, and passengers are being transferred to the terminal, according to the airport's public relations office, as reported by ANI.

Dubai authorities confirmed they had brought the fire under control by Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported.

"A drone incident in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport affected one of the fuel tanks," the Dubai media o...