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Multiple Explosions, Major Fire Reported at Dubai's Jebel Ali Port
Early in the morning, people in a big industrial area in Dubai heard very loud noises, like giant explosions, and saw flames and huge clouds of dark smoke.
This happened near a very important place called Jebel Ali Port, where ships carry goods from all over the world.
The reports said at least seven loud booms happened within about twenty minutes.
No one knows for sure who or what caused the loud noises.
No group has said "we did this," so it remains a mystery.
The police in Dubai arrested two people who were recording the fire with their phones.
Around the same time, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, was talking about peace talks with Iran and Oman.
He said a very important sea route called the Strait of Hormuz might open very soon.
He also warned that if Iran did not make a deal, it would be "hit really hard."
Some countries are trying to make a peaceful agreement so ships can travel safely again.
At least seven explosions were heard within a 20-minute span early Wednesday across Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial area, followed by a significant fire.
Video footage reported by Iran's Press TV showed massive columns of thick smoke rising near Jebel Ali Port.
No individual or organisation has claimed responsibility for the blasts, according to Press TV.
UAE authorities reportedly arrested two people for filming the fires at the scene.
US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would be "hit really hard" if it fails to reach a deal, as Washington, Tehran and Oman reportedly near an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Who
- UAE authorities and US President Donald Trump; the events are being reported by Iran's Press TV, and no individual or organisation has claimed responsibility.
- What
- Multiple explosions followed by a significant fire in Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial area, near Jebel Ali Port.
- Where
- Jebel Ali industrial area in southwestern Dubai, United Arab Emirates, near Jebel Ali Port.
- When
- Early Wednesday morning; President Trump made related remarks about the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday (local time).
- Why
- The cause is not confirmed; the blasts come amid heightened Gulf tensions and reported US-Iran-Oman talks over an interim agreement on the Strait of Hormuz.
Key facts
- Location
- Jebel Ali industrial area, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Reported blasts
- At least 7 explosions within a 20-minute span
- Fire
- Significant fire with thick smoke near Jebel Ali Port
- Claim of responsibility
- None
- Arrests
- Two people arrested for filming the fires
- Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza)
- Founded 1985; over 11,000 companies from more than 150 countries
- Key infrastructure
- Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport
- Diplomatic context
- US, Iran and Oman reportedly close to an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Quotes
Donald Trump
United States President
“"Iran, as an example, will never have a nuclear weapon. They already can't, but they'll--it's going to be formal. The strait's going to be open very soon, or they're going to get hit very hard, and then the strait's going to be open."”
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