Iran has issued a warning urging residents and workers
near major port facilities in the United Arab Emirates to leave the areas
immediately, citing potential security threats.
According to reports from Tasnim News Agency,
individuals living or working close to key ports — including Jebel Ali Port in
Dubai, Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, and Port of Fujairah in Fujairah — have been
advised to evacuate surrounding areas immediately.
The agency claimed that these locations could become
potential targets due to the alleged presence of United States military forces
operating within or close to civilian infrastructure.
According to the report, such areas may be considered
legitimate military targets because of the alleged concealment of U.S. military
assets among civilian facilities.
The warning comes amid growing tensions between Iran
and Israel following a series of military confrontations that have raised fears
of a broader regional conflict.
The situation escalated after Israel launched strikes
on Iranian sites linked to its military and nuclear infrastructure, prompting
Tehran to vow retaliation against Israeli interests and its allies across 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 security presence in the region.
Iranian officials have repeatedly accused Washington
of backing Israeli military operations and have warned that any facilities
hosting U.S. forces could become targets if the confrontation intensifies.
However, authorities in the UAE have not confirmed any
evacuation order related to Iran’s warning, and there has been no official
response from Emirati officials regarding the claim.
The development has nonetheless heightened concerns
about the safety of critical shipping and energy infrastructure in the Gulf
region, particularly around some of the world’s busiest commercial ports.
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