Paula Hancocks
Paula Hancocks is a seasoned journalist and correspondent for CNN, known for her extensive reporting on international issues. She has covered significant events across the globe, including conflicts in the Middle East. Recently, she reported on the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, detailing Israel's military preparations in anticipation of potential retaliation from Iran.
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CNN's Paula Hancocks reports on the US State Department advising Americans to depart from many countries in the Middle East.
Displaced families in Beirut shelter in school
United States· 2026-03-04
CNN's Paula Hancocks reports on the US State Department advising Americans to depart from many countries in the Middle East.
Video shows US consulate in Dubai hit by suspected Iranian droneUnited States· 2026-03-04
CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
Explosions heard over Doha | CNNUnited States· 2026-03-02
CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
How likely is a month-long war with Iran?United States· 2026-03-02
CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
Trump arrives at the White House, stops to admire the statuesUnited States· 2026-03-02Paula Hancocks reports from Dubai as the city braces for Iranian military strikes.
Gunshots ring out in Austin bar districtUnited States· 2026-03-02CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
Trump arrives at the White House, stops to admire the statuesUnited States· 2026-03-02
CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
Iranian state media shows off underground drone fleetUnited States· 2026-03-02Paula Hancocks reports from Dubai as the city braces for Iranian military strikes.
Video: High-rise residential building struck by Iranian drone in BahrainUnited States· 2026-03-02CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
Red alert sirens activated in Jerusalem after Iranian missile hits areaUnited States· 2026-03-02CNN’s Paula Hancocks reports from Dubai during military strikes.
A new front opens up in expanding Middle East conflictUnited States· 2026-03-02CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
Pro-Iranian protesters killed in Karachi after storming US consulateUnited States· 2026-03-02
CNN’s Paula Hancocks reports from Dubai as the city braces for possible Iranian military strikes.
Hundreds killed after US-Israeli strike hits Iranian girls’ schoolUnited States· 2026-03-02CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
Explosions near Erbil International AirportUnited States· 2026-03-02
CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes in response to the US-Israeli attacks on the country.
Trump releases new video touting scope of US military campaign in IranUnited States· 2026-03-02CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
Ted Cruz says he advised Trump ahead of Iran strikesUnited States· 2026-03-01
CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
Erin Burnett on the long journey to reach IsraelUnited States· 2026-03-01CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
What it’s like in Dubai during military strikesUnited States· 2026-03-01CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
Deadly Iranian strike hits residential area near JerusalemUnited States· 2026-03-01CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes in response to the US-Israeli attacks on the country.
At least 3 US service members killed in Iran operationUnited States· 2026-03-01CNN’s Paula Hancocks is on the empty streets of Dubai as the city braces for possibly more Iranian military strikes.
Israelis wonder what comes nextUnited States· 2026-03-01CNN's Paula Hancocks reports from Dubai, after Iranian retaliatory strikes hit the commercial area of Jebel Ali.
Mass shooting in Austin leaves 14 injured, 3 killed, police sayUnited States· 2026-03-01
CNN's Paula Hancocks reports from Dubai after Iranian retaliatory strikes hit the commercial area of Jebel Ali.
Iranian community in L.A. calls for regime change after Ayatollah’s deathUnited States· 2026-03-01
CNN's Paula Hancocks reports from Dubai after Iranian retaliatory strikes hit the commercial area.
How war affects oil pricesUnited States· 2026-03-01
CNN's Paula Hancocks reports from Dubai, after Iranian retaliatory strikes hit the commercial area of Jebel Ali.
How Saudi Arabia is responding to Middle East bombardmentUnited States· 2026-03-01CNN's Paula Hancocks reports from Dubai, after Iranian retaliatory strikes hit the commercial area of Jebel Ali.
Iran strikes commercial area of Dubai in fresh wave of attacksUnited States· 2026-03-01
CNN's Paula Hancocks reports on the smoke rising from buildings in Abu Dhabi after the UAE Ministry of Defense said it had intercepted a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles.
Analysis: Fareed Zakaria: Iran made a ‘very foolish mistake’United States· 2026-02-28
CNN's Paula Hancocks reports on the smoke rising from buildings in Abu Dhabi after the UAE Ministry of Defense said it had intercepted a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles.
Drone strikes near Dubai hotelUnited States· 2026-02-28CNN's Paula Hancocks reports on the smoke rising from buildings in Abu Dhabi after the UAE Ministry of Defense said it had intercepted a 'blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles.'
CNN investigates Iran strikes | CNNUnited States· 2026-02-28CNN's Paula Hancocks reports on the smoke rising from buildings in Abu Dhabi after the UAE Ministry of Defense said it had intercepted a 'blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles.'
Plane carrying banknotes crashes in BoliviaUnited States· 2026-02-28