CNBC's team in the United Arab Emirates confirmed hearing a number of loud explosions in both the UAE's capital city of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Multiple explosions were reported across Tehran following a pre‑emptive military strike carried out by Israel.

Images captured on February 28 show blasts in Iran, Israel, and several other Middle Eastern countries as US President Donald Trump says "major combat operations" are underway against Iran.

Videos show the impacts of the attacks and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation across the Middle East ...