Iran warns it will attack hotels in region housing US soldiers

By AFP 27 March 2026, 10:13 am

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Workers inspect damage caused by an Iranian drone strike overnight at the Address Creek Harbour hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2026. (AP/Fatima Shbair)

Illustrative: Workers inspect damage caused by an Iranian drone strike overnight at the Address Creek Harbour hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2026. (AP/Fatima Shbair)

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s military has warned that hotels housing US soldiers across the region would be targets in its war with the United States and Israel.

“When all the Americans (forces) go into a hotel, then from our perspective that hotel becomes American,” armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi tells state television on Thursday.

“Should we just stand by and let the Americans strike us? When we respond, naturally, we have to strike wherever they are.”