TEHRAN (HRNW): In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Iranian authorities have issued an urgent warning to residents in specific neighborhoods of Dubai (UAE) and Doha (Qatar), advising immediate evacuation. Tehran claims these areas host “hideouts” and assets of the U.S. military, which it identifies as legitimate targets for potential retaliatory strikes.
The warnings, broadcast via state-affiliated media and the Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Operational Command, come amid an intensifying conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Tehran has accused the U.S. of using facilities in Gulf countries to launch attacks on Iranian soil, specifically citing recent strikes on its primary oil terminal at Kharg Island.
Targeted Areas and Evacuation Zones
Iranian officials released maps identifying high-risk locations, urging civilians to distance themselves from ports, docks, and specific residential/industrial hubs:
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Doha, Qatar: Evacuation maps highlighted the Lusail, Al Waab, and Ain Khaled districts. Qatar is home to Al Udeid Air Base, the primary forward headquarters for U.S. Central Command.
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Dubai & UAE: Warnings focused on major logistics hubs, including Jebel Ali Port (Dubai), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi), and the Port of Fujairah. Iranian military spokespersons claimed that “American hideouts” in these areas were used as launch points for missiles targeting Iranian islands.
Regional Impact and Escalation
The Iranian military statement emphasized that while they aim to avoid populated areas, they consider it a “legitimate right” to defend their sovereignty by striking the origin of enemy operations. The warning follows a series of drone and missile interceptions across the Gulf over the past 48 hours, which have already disrupted international aviation and maritime traffic.
In response, the UAE’s Ministry of Interior has urged the public to remain calm and follow only official government directives, cautioning against the spread of rumors or unverified footage of security sites.
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