Dubai, its long-haul carrier Emirates say airline 'will resume operations' after Iranian attack

Dubai | Dubai and its long-haul carrier Emirates said Saturday the airline would resume operations after temporarily halting them following an Iranian attack on the city-state.

The news brought cheers in Dubai International Airport, where passengers had been sheltering after hearing a large boom overhead.

Authorities have not explained if there was an interception or damage at the airport, which is the world's busiest for international travel.