Iranian drone hits US consulate in Dubai

Iranian drone hits US Consulate in Dubai. Agency

Dubai, March 4: An Iranian drone struck a parking lot outside the U.S. consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, causing a small fire but no injuries, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

Rubio told reporters at the U.S. Capitol that all consulate personnel in Dubai were safe and accounted for, reports Al Jazeera.

He added that U.S. authorities had begun drawing down staff from diplomatic facilities in the region in anticipation of potential attacks.

The incident underscores that, despite a slowdown in Iranian missile and drone strikes, Tehran still possesses the capability to get munitions past U.S. defensive systems.

No further details on the damage or the type of drone used were immediately available. U.S. officials continue to monitor the situation closely. - UNB