Trinidadian Nyssa Pierre, who is living in Dubai, said yesterday she was closely monitoring developments in the United Arab Emirates city following a major military escalation in the Middle East.

The former Cricket West Indies communications manager’s comments came after the United States and Israel launched a large-scale attack on Iran yesterday, deepening tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme and plunging the region into renewed confrontation.

As the situation intensified, the airspaces over Iran and Iraq were closed, with explosions reported in several countries across the region. Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest international aviation hub, suspended flights yesterday amid the uncertainty.