Video captures smoke rising from buildings in Abu Dhabi after the UAE Ministry of Defense said it had intercepted a "blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles." CNN's Paula Hancocks reports. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3OE8e2W | CNN

Explosions were reported in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the UAE, Doha in Qatar and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, hours after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran under what the Pentagon called Operation Epic Fury. All these cities host key American military facilities, including Al Dhafra Air Base, Al Udeid Air Base and Prince Sultan Air Base, raising concerns about the safety of US personnel in the region. [Abu Dhabi, UAE, Qatar] #TNWorldWatch | TIMES NOW

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