A drone strike caused a fire near the US consulate in Dubai on Tuesday (March 3), according to a government statement, amid escalating regional tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
The incident came a day after the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by an Iranian strike, further heightening security concerns across the Persian Gulf.
The Dubai Media Authority said emergency teams responded immediately after the drone-related incident.
“Dubai authorities have confirmed that the fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US consulate has been successfully contained. Response teams responded immediately. No injuries were reported,” the statement said.
Officials confirmed that the situation was quickly brought under control and no casualties were reported.
Rubio: Drone hits consulate parking lot
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the drone struck the parking lot of the US consulate in Dubai, underscoring the attack’s proximity to diplomatic facilities.
Further details about the source of the drone or responsibility for the strike were not immediately released.
The US-Israel war against Iran is spreading
The escalation of war in the Middle East has spread to many countries, causing missile damage, loss of life, airspace closures and widespread disruptions to travel, trade and energy supplies. Governments are urging citizens to leave the region as commercial flights are canceled and key transport routes closed.
Lebanon: Escalation and Embassy Closure
At least 52 people were killed and 154 injured in the exchange of views between Israel and Hezbollah.
Israel struck Beirut and deployed ground troops near the border. Hezbollah says it launched drones at Israeli air base; Israel claims to have shot down two drones.
The US Embassy in Lebanon has closed to the public.
Airspace: Partially functional, with extensive cancellations.
Saudi Arabia: Embassy and oil refinery targeted by fire
Iran attacked the US embassy in Riyadh with two drones, causing a limited fire and minor damage, according to Saudi authorities.
The Ras Tanura oil refinery was also targeted, but the defenses intercepted the drones.
Airspace: Partially closed near Iraq and the Persian Gulf.
Kuwait: Embassy strike and mortality
The US Embassy compound was hit, leading to its closure.
A US official said six US soldiers had been killed in Kuwait. Kuwait’s Ministry of Health reported one death and 32 injuries in a separate strike.
United Arab Emirates: casualties and impact on infrastructure
Three foreign workers were killed. Damage was reported at Dubai International Airport, coastal hotels and two Amazon data centers.
Airspace: closed to commercial flights; operation of limited evacuation flights.
Egypt: Violation of the Suez Canal
Shipping companies are rerouting routes away from the Suez Canal, impacting Egypt’s economy.
Airspace: flights operated with cancellation; alternative routes recommended.
Jordan: Shrapnel injury
Five people were injured by falling fragments from captured projectiles.
Airspace: Closed nightly from 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Qatar: Energy facilities hit
Iranian strikes have targeted energy infrastructure.
Iraq: Oil shutdown and embassy threat
Attacks on proxy sites and US facilities have killed militia members. Protesters tried to attack the US embassy in Baghdad.
Iraq has halted production at the key Rumaila oil fields due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Bahrain: Deaths and data center damage
One Asian worker was killed and two seriously injured in the strike. A drone crash has been reported near an Amazon data center.
Missile debris caused minor injuries near Damascus and in the southern provinces.
Oman: Port attacks, open airspace
Drone strikes targeted the port of Salalah and the port of Duqm, hitting at least one vessel.
Airspace: Open, although many flights were cancelled.
