A massive explosion occurred near the U.S. Consulate in Dubai late Tuesday night, sparking a raging fire that lit up the city’s skyline. Multiple reports indicate the blast was the result of a suspected Iranian drone strike, part of a retaliatory campaign by Tehran following recent military operations by the U.S. and Israel. Video footage from the scene shows thick black smoke billowing from the area as emergency responders rushed to contain the blaze.

The attack is one of several reported across the Gulf region, with landmarks and transportation hubs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia also being targeted. While the U.S. Consulate was in the immediate vicinity of the explosion, authorities are still assessing the extent of any damage to the facility or potential casualties. Local residents have been urged to avoid the district as tensions in the Middle East reach a critical boiling point.