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Story summary
- On March 3, 2026, a drone strike hit the U.S. consulate parking lot in Dubai, igniting a fire.
- Authorities contained the blaze and reported no injuries.
- Social media footage showed black smoke near the consulate.
- The incident followed attacks on U.S. embassies in Riyadh and Kuwait, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned them as a terroristic regime.
- Officials advise Americans to evacuate, with about 9,000 already left.
