Iran has issued a warning urging residents and workers in parts of the United Arab Emirates to leave areas surrounding major port facilities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.
According to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, individuals living or working near key maritime hubs — including Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, and Port of Fujairah — should immediately vacate the surrounding areas.
The agency claimed the locations could become potential targets because of the alleged presence of United States military forces operating within or close to civilian infrastructure.
“These areas have become legitimate targets due to the presence and concealment of US military forces among civilian installations and will be targeted in the coming hours,” the report stated.
The warning comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel following a series of military exchanges that have heightened fears of a wider regional conflict.
The situation intensified after Israel reportedly launched strikes on Iranian facilities linked to its military and nuclear infrastructure, prompting Tehran to threaten retaliation against Israeli and allied interests in the region.
The United States, a key security partner of the United Arab Emirates, maintains military assets across several Gulf states as part of its long-standing regional security presence. Iranian officials have repeatedly accused Washington of backing Israeli military operations and have warned that locations hosting US forces could become targets if the conflict expands.
Authorities in the UAE have not officially confirmed any evacuation order related to the Iranian warning, and there has been no formal statement from Emirati officials addressing the claim.
However, the development has raised concerns about the safety of critical shipping and energy infrastructure in the Gulf, particularly around some of the world’s busiest commercial ports.
