On Saturday, February 28, the United States and Israel initiated attacks on Iran. Explosions were also reported in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar, and Kuwait, heightening tensions throughout the region. Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, who is presently in Dubai, has reassured fans about the situation in the city, stating that everything is safe.
What did Yo Yo Honey Singh say
Yo Yo Honey Singh posted a video on his Instagram Stories, seemingly from a restaurant, where he was seen enjoying a meal. He captioned it, 'Everything is cool in Dubai. It's very safe. Don't fall for silly rumors in the news.'
On Tuesday, March 3, he posted a video from his recording studio in Dubai. In the footage, the rapper looked composed and concentrated, with his technical team and musical gear around him. He added a straightforward caption for his followers: 'We are safe in Dubai, guys. Working.'
Regarding the US-Iran tensions
In the past week, coordinated airstrikes by Israel and the United States resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini. In response, Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US bases in the Middle East, affecting locations such as the UAE and Doha. This abrupt increase in conflict has disrupted global aviation, leading to airport closures, restricted airspace, and the cancellation or redirection of hundreds of flights.
In response to ongoing tensions in the Gulf region, the United Arab Emirates' civil aviation announced on Monday that it will start running 'special flights' from the nation's airports to facilitate the departure of stranded travelers. Dubai Airports has confirmed that operations will partially resume, allowing a limited number of flights to take off from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC).
A drone attack ignited a fire close to the US consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, according to a government statement, following an Iranian strike on the US embassy in Riyadh the previous day. The official Dubai Media Office announced on X that Dubai authorities have confirmed the fire, caused by a drone-related incident near the US Consulate, has been successfully controlled.