Mar 3 • 02:28 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Iran attacks US military base in Dubai with Shahed-136 drone, causing heavy damage

Iran has launched a significant drone attack on a US military base in Dubai using the Shahed-136 drone, resulting in considerable damage.

Iran has carried out a significant drone strike on a US military base located in Dubai, as reported by Iranian media. The attack targeted a building where US military officials were reportedly present, underscoring rising tensions in the region. This incident follows a previous drone strike carried out by Iran on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia, which was reported to have caused a fire, though it was noted that the embassy was empty at the time of the attack.

In addition to the Dubai strike, Qatar's defense ministry has stated that it intercepted most Iranian projectiles fired at the country since the onset of these attacks. This included three cruise missiles, 98 out of 101 ballistic missiles, and 24 out of 39 drones, highlighting the scale and seriousness of the Iranian military actions. Furthermore, both countries have reported downing Iranian drones, with Saudi Arabia confirming that eight drones were intercepted and destroyed near Riyadh and Al-Kharj city.

The release of a viral video showing the aftermath of the Iranian drone assault underscores the growing unrest in the region. The escalating military confrontation between Iran and the United States, alongside its allies, raises concerns about broader implications for regional stability and international relations as tensions continue to mount, particularly in areas with significant US military presence.

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