Updated on: Mar 04, 2026 7:28:21 AM IST
Dubai news LIVE: A police car is parked in an intersection blocking a road near the US consulate after a drone attack was reported.
Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi Attack LIVE News Updates: The United Arab Emirates has stated that it has been exposed to over 1,000 attacks since the US-Israel-Iran conflict expanded to the wider Gulf region. In fresh statement, the UAE ministry of foreign affairs has stated that it will defend its “legitimate right to self-defence” against the increase in Iranian attacks.
“The United Arab Emirates reaffirms that it has not taken any decision to alter its defensive posture in response to the repeated Iranian attacks,” the statement said, adding that it has been subjected to over 1,000 attacks.
Abu Dhabi reiterated that it is “not a part to this war” and has not allowed use of its territory, waters or airspace for an attack against Iran.
US consulate in Dubai hit
Amid the escalating tensions, Dubai also reported a drone attack on the US consulate in the city. As per authorities, the attack caused a “limited fire” on site, which was later extinguished with no injuries reported.
This attack on the US consulate in Dubai comes days after the US embassies in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia were subject to similar attacks. Due to this, the US State Department announced the “indefinite” closure of the Kuwait City embassy and cancellation of all consular services in Riyadh.
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“The United Arab Emirates reaffirms that it has not taken any decision to alter its defensive posture in response to the repeated Iranian attacks,” the statement said, adding that it has been subjected to over 1,000 attacks.
Abu Dhabi reiterated that it is “not a part to this war” and has not allowed use of its territory, waters or airspace for an attack against Iran.
US consulate in Dubai hit
Amid the escalating tensions, Dubai also reported a drone attack on the US consulate in the city. As per authorities, the attack caused a “limited fire” on site, which was later extinguished with no injuries reported.
This attack on the US consulate in Dubai comes days after the US embassies in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia were subject to similar attacks. Due to this, the US State Department announced the “indefinite” closure of the Kuwait City embassy and cancellation of all consular services in Riyadh.
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Mar 04, 2026 7:28:21 AM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UK maritime security tracker says vessel struck off UAE coast
Dubai news LIVE: UK Maritime Trade Operations, the British security tracker, has stated that a vessel was struck off the coast of the UAE.
As per the report, UKMTO issued a warning stating that the vessel was struck 7nm east of Fujairah.
“The Master reported the vessel being struck by an unknown projectile causing damage to the steel plating. There has been no fire or water intake. All crew reported safe. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO,” read the official statement.
Mar 04, 2026 7:18:48 AM IST
Dubai news LIVE: US consulate hit by drone, no injures reported
Dubai news LIVE:Days after attacks on US embassies in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the US consulate in Dubai was also struck by a drone.
Authorities have put down a limited fire near the US consulate in Dubai after to a drone strike, said Dubai’s media office on Tuesday.
In a statement posted online, the media office said: “Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US Consulate has been successfully contained.”
It added that “emergency teams responded immediately.”
“Dubai authorities reaffirm their commitment to ensuring everyone’s safety and security,” they wrote, adding that no injuries have been reported due to the attack.