Drone strike causes fire near US Consulate in Dubai

ISTANBUL

A drone strike caused a limited fire in the vicinity of the US Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday evening, local authorities said.

The Dubai Media Office added in a statement on US social media company X that relevant authorities managed to extinguish the blaze.

🎥 Footage shows the moment a drone hits near the US consulate in Dubai

🔥 The strike sparked a small fire, which authorities say was quickly extinguished near the American consulate in the UAE https://t.co/fF7gU5KIld pic.twitter.com/nuQ7Qy9BoA

— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) March 3, 2026

No injuries were reported.

Tension has escalated across the region when the US and Israel launched large-scale attacks on Iran on Saturday, killing nearly 800 people, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top military officials.

🚨 Drone strike near US consulate in Dubai

🔥 Fire and smoke were seen rising from the area around the American consulate in the United Arab Emirates pic.twitter.com/9WqPXXOgH9

— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) March 3, 2026

Tehran has responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel as well as Gulf countries, which are home to US assets.