India, March 4 -- The US embassy in Dubai was hit by Iran amid escalating tensions after Israel and US strikes killed Ayatollah Khamenei. Videos of explosions at the US Consulate in Dubai's Al Seef Road surfaced on social media on Tuesday.

Later Dubai Media Office issued a statement saying "Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US Consulate has been successfully contained. Emergency teams responded immediately. No injuries have been reported." CNN reported the strike to be Iranian.

The recent spade of attacks have led many to wonder where Dubai is in relation to Iran and the distance between the two places. Here's all you need to know.

Dubai and Iran are separated by the Persian G...