Smoke was seen rising near the United States consulate in Dubai after what officials described as a drone attack, according to Reuters. The Dubai Media Office confirmed that a fire caused by the incident was successfully brought under control and that no casualties were reported.
The attack follows a similar incident in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, where the US embassy was targeted earlier. That event also resulted in damage but no reported injuries. Regional sources indicated that Iran has been targeting US interests across the Middle East following recent deadly strikes by Israel and the United States.
Authorities have not provided further details about the extent of the damage or the type of drone used in the Dubai incident.