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Feb 28 18:09 ET
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Iranian Drone Strikes Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport — 1 Killed, 7 Injured

Abu Dhabi Airports officially confirmed that an Iranian drone struck Zayed International Airport on Saturday, resulting in one fatality — an Asian national — and seven injuries. The UAE Ministry of Defense reported intercepting 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched toward the country, though some caused damage to civilian infrastructure. Etihad Airways suspended all departures until Sunday afternoon, and the U.S. Embassy issued a shelter-in-place alert for all staff.