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Dubai Offices Evacuated Amid Iranian Threats and Drone Attacks

3/13/2026

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Citi, Deloitte, and PwC evacuated Dubai offices due to threats from Iran against U.S. and Israeli economic targets.
Iran's military warned of bank attacks after U.S.-Israeli strikes.
On March 11, drones fell near Dubai airport, injuring four people.
Debris from an intercepted drone caused a fire at the Dubai International Financial Centre, with no injuries.
Iran has also targeted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial energy route.

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Story summary

Citi, Deloitte, and PwC evacuated Dubai offices due to threats from Iran against U.S. and Israeli economic targets.
Iran's military warned of bank attacks after U.S.-Israeli strikes.
On March 11, drones fell near Dubai airport, injuring four people.
Debris from an intercepted drone caused a fire at the Dubai International Financial Centre, with no injuries.
Iran has also targeted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial energy route.