IRGC claims Trump properties in Gulf states are military targets
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Trump-branded properties in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are potential military targets, according to Orda.kz. The statement followed a sixth consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iran, CENTCOM said. Dubai authorities denied a Reuters report of explosions near the Trump International Hotel & Tower.
The IRGC Statement
The IRGC said Trump International Hotel & Tower in Dubai, Trump Plaza in Jeddah, and Trump Tower in Riyadh are at risk, along with other properties linked to Trump's brand. The statement did not specify a timeline or method of attack. The Trump Organization develops luxury hotels and golf resorts in the Gulf through partnerships with local developers like DarGlobal.
Dubai Explosion Reports
Reuters reported explosions in central Dubai near the Trump tower, but Dubai authorities called the information unreliable. No independent confirmation of the blasts has emerged. The incident highlights the heightened security concerns for U.S.-linked assets in the region amid ongoing U.S.-Iran hostilities.
Trump's Gulf Portfolio
The Trump Organization's Gulf projects include the 80-story Trump International Hotel & Tower in Dubai, valued at about $1 billion, and several developments in Saudi Arabia worth an estimated $10 billion. Total value of Trump-linked projects in the Gulf is around $17 billion, according to media reports. The company's role is primarily branding and management.
What's Next
CENTCOM announced a new wave of strikes on Iran for a sixth consecutive night. It remains unclear whether the IRGC will act on its threat against Trump properties or if the U.S. military response will escalate further.
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IRGC claims Trump properties in Gulf states are military targets
