India, March 6 -- Explosions rocked the area near Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi on Thursday evening, prompting immediate security lockdowns. A 17-second video showing blasts in the night sky surfaced online, as the airport-which houses a UAE Air Force base, restricted access to confirmed travelers only. Regional tensions spiked with reports of Qatar downing Iranian bombers near a major US base.

What Exactly Happened Near Zayed International Airport? Reports confirmed explosions near the airport Thursday night. The first visuals, a 17-second clip, captured fireballs erupting in the dark sky. Zayed International Airport serves as a hub for the UAE Air Force base. No immediate injuries were reported, but the incident triggered sw...