The United Arab Emirates briefly closed and then reopened its airspace Tuesday, temporarily halting flights in a crucial travel hub, as the country’s military said it was facing incoming attacks from Iran.

Three “traumatized” survivors of an Iranian drone strike in Dubai have been arrested after sending photos to their loved ones — an act that violates local security laws in the authoritarian Gulf city.

Dubai Airport attack highlights: Authorities in UAE's Fujairah confirmed that a fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industries area after a drone attack. Authorities in Abu Dhabi reported a fire at the Shah oil and gas field caused by a drone attack and said that no injuries had been reported so far.

As Tehran continued strikes on targets across the Gulf region, Israel said it would hit Iran for “as long as needed” and expanded ground operations in Lebanon.

Authorities have announced a suspension of all flights in and out of Dubai. Traffic has also been closed on an airport route. Follow live updates on Dubai, Abu Dhabi strikes, ADNOC shutdown, LPG prices and safety of Indians in UAE.

Israeli authorities told CNN that their military operations are expected to continue for at least another three weeks.

Dubai’s financial district hit by kamikaze drone as smoke pours from building struck by debris - Dubai has been hit by a series of drones since the US-Israeli war on Iran began