Tourists in Dubai were bewildered, mistaking the Ramadan cannon for an Iranian missile.

Tourists in Dubai were bewildered, mistaking the Ramadan cannon for an Iranian missile.

02.03.2026 19:40

As Iran's retaliatory attacks in the Gulf continue, explosion sounds were heard in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates; while air defense systems were activated, the panic moments of tourists who mistook the Ramadan cannon that exploded at iftar time for a missile were captured on camera.

In response to the joint attacks initiated by the US and Israel, Iran continues its retaliatory strikes against Israel as well as the Gulf countries where US bases are located, using missiles and drones.

EXPLOSION SOUNDS IN DUBAI AND ABU DHABI

One of the countries affected by Iran's retaliatory strikes is the United Arab Emirates. It has been reported that strong explosion sounds were heard intermittently today in both the capital Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It was stated that air defense systems were activated and explosions occurred in the sky.

THE RAMADAN CANNON MISTAKEN FOR AN IRANIAN MISSILE

On the other hand, the fear caused by Iranian missiles among the local population and tourists was captured on camera. In footage recorded at a restaurant in Dubai, tourists who mistook the Ramadan cannon that exploded at iftar time for an Iranian missile suddenly began to flee. Restaurant staff tried to calm the tourists by saying, "Ramadan, Ramadan... No problem."

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