Several Gulf Arab countries reported being targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday, following Iran’s promise to retaliate against the U. S. and Israel. The United Arab Emirates confirmed one fatality in Abu Dhabi but did not provide further details. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan, which all host U. S. military forces, stated they intercepted the missiles.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced that they struck U. S. bases, claiming the attacks would continue until their enemies were defeated. Bahrain confirmed that a service center for the U. S. Fifth Fleet was attacked, with witnesses in Abu Dhabi describing loud booms and grey smoke. Some residents received alerts to seek shelter due to the missile threats. Witnesses reported multiple loud explosions causing nearby windows to vibrate, while fighter jets were seen flying over Abu Dhabi.
In Qatar, the military intercepted missiles before they could reach the country, resulting in successive blasts heard in Doha. Following warnings from the U. S. embassy, many residents went about their daily lives until a government shelter-in-place alert led to reduced activity in the streets. The Kuwaiti army reported handling missiles in its airspace, and Jordan stated it shot down two Iranian ballistic missiles. Global airlines suspended flights across the Middle East amid rising tensions.
With information from Reuters
