A drone strike near the United States Consulate in Dubai triggered a fire late Tuesday night, as Iran continued a wave of drone and missile attacks targeting American diplomatic missions across the Middle East.
The latest incident follows similar attacks reported earlier this week on US diplomatic facilities in Kuwait and Riyadh, heightening tensions in the region.
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Residents in the area reported hearing a loud explosion shortly before flames were seen rising from the site. Police quickly sealed off nearby roads and moved onlookers away as emergency services responded to the scene.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that a drone had struck a parking lot adjacent to the consulate’s chancellery building, sparking the blaze. He added that all diplomatic staff were safe and accounted for.
The incident marks a further escalation in attacks on American diplomatic missions, with authorities continuing to monitor the situation closely.
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