Iran attacks US bases in the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain

Iran launches missile strikes on Gulf countries - explosions reported in several states

According to media reports and monitoring channels, Iran simultaneously launched missile strikes on the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain. There is also information about explosions in Kuwait and a loud explosion in Abu Dhabi.

Details of notifications

A powerful explosion was reported in Abu Dhabi, after which the UAE authorities decided to close the country's airspace.

There are also reports of explosions in Kuwait. At the same time, there is unconfirmed information about possible incidents in Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

At the time of publication, the official authorities of most of these countries had not publicly confirmed the scale of the attacks.

Risks of regional escalation

If the information is confirmed, we are talking about a sharp expansion of the geography of the conflict in the Middle East.

Analysts warn that simultaneous attacks on several Gulf states could provoke a broad military and political response and draw new actors into the conflict.

Context.

In recent hours, tensions between Iran and Israel have risen sharply after a series of mutual strikes and statements about possible retaliation.

The situation is changing rapidly, and information is being updated.