Drone Strike Near US Consulate in Dubai Causes Fire, No Injuries Reported

A drone strike near the US Consulate in Dubai caused a fire that was quickly contained, with no injuries reported. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed all American personnel are safe. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions in the Gulf following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory attacks, including recent drone strikes on US diplomatic sites in Riyadh and Kuwait City. Authorities cordoned off the area and emergency teams responded promptly, while videos of the event circulated on social media but remain unverified.