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Seven blasts rock Dubai’s Jebel Ali port, say reports
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The authorities withheld the cause of the explosions (File photo/AP)Multiple explosions followed by a large fire were reported at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port and surrounding industrial zone early Wednesday, prompting authorities to launch an investigation as the cause remained unclear.
Emirati officials acknowledged at least seven blasts within 20 minutes, according to Mehr news agency.
The authorities withheld the cause of the explosions and arrested two people on the site for filming the incident.
Iranian broadcaster Press TV reported that the video footage of the incident showed massive columns of thick smoke rising near Jebel Ali Port.
Some Iraqi outlets reported that the explosions were linked to a missile strike from Yemen; however, the claims have not been verified.