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Why are regional tensions high?

The Middle East is a complex region with various ongoing conflicts and rivalries, often involving different nations and non-state actors. The unconfirmed Houthi claim regarding the Dubai explosions, alongside the possibility of an industrial accident, illustrates how easily local incidents can be interpreted through the lens of broader regional instability and political rivalries.

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Multiple explosions and thick smoke reported in Dubai's Jebel Ali area

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