Iranian strikes hit Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates after U.S. and Israeli forces carried out pre-emptive attacks on Iranian targets.
Several of the countries said they had successfully intercepted some of the incoming missiles. These nations host U.S. military bases, making them strategically significant in the escalating conflict.
Witnesses in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, reported hearing multiple explosions, while authorities urged residents to seek shelter and stay away from windows. Bahrain confirmed that a U.S. naval facility was targeted, while Qatar and Jordan said their air defence systems intercepted several missiles.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said in a statement that its missile strikes targeted U.S. bases and other military sites in the region, and warned that operations could continue.
In response to the attacks, several airlines suspended flights over parts of the Middle East, and sections of airspace were closed, underscoring the growing regional risks posed by the escalation.
While the United States and Israel are doing the world a favour by engaging in what appears to be an attempt to remove the Ayatollah from power in Iran, European Union and other world leaders have described the situation as “very worrying”, calling on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and protect the civilian population.
