Dubai, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - Fire contained near Dubai's US consulate after drone attack: govt

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2026-03-03

A drone attack caused a fire near the US consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, a government statement said, after the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by an Iranian strike. Nearby residents told AFP they heard a loud bang, and one person said she then saw a fire at the consulate. Dubai and other Gulf cities have been under bombardment since Saturday. "Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US Consulate......

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