Iran Strikes US Military Bases Across UAE, Qatar, Bahrain And Kuwait In Major Gulf Escalation
Several Gulf nations came under missile attack on Saturday after Iran vowed retaliation over recent strikes by the United States and Israel, pushing the conflict into a region known for its relative stability.
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates confirmed that one person was killed in Abu Dhabi, though further details about the victim were not immediately released.
Meanwhile, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and Jordan — all hosts to American military installations — said their air defense systems intercepted incoming missiles. In a statement, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the attacks, declaring that US bases and what it described as “occupied territories” had been struck. The group warned that operations would continue until its objectives were achieved.
Bahrain also reported an attack within its territory, stating that a service facility connected to the United States Fifth Fleet had been hit. Witness footage showed plumes of smoke rising near the coastline as sirens sounded across the island kingdom.
Residents in Abu Dhabi described hearing multiple loud explosions, with some saying their homes shook from the blasts. Emergency alerts were sent to mobile phones, urging people to remain indoors and avoid windows due to the missile threat. Fighter jets were later seen patrolling the skies as defense systems worked to neutralize the projectiles.
The UAE’s state news agency reported that several missiles were successfully intercepted, but falling debris struck a residential area in the capital, causing property damage and resulting in the death of an Asian national.
As a precaution, aviation authorities announced a temporary and partial closure of the country’s airspace. Officials later confirmed that a second wave of missiles was also intercepted, with fragments landing in parts of Abu Dhabi without causing additional injuries.
With tensions still high, regional governments remain on alert amid fears of further escalation.
