Irish citizens urged to 'shelter in place' as Limerick man in Dubai describes 'terrifying' missiles

Explosions have been heard in multiple Gulf states as Iran vowed to carry out its 'most intense operation' ever in retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

A plume of smoke caused by an Iranian strike is seen in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Picture: Altaf Qadri/AP

Irish citizens in the Middle East have been urged to adopt a “shelter in place” strategy by Helen McEntee.

The foreign affairs minister said there are currently “no evacuation routes recommended for Gulf countries”.