Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes across gulf after U.S.-Israel operation, bases targeted
- Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israeli and U.S. military bases across the Gulf following a joint U.S.-Israeli operation against it.
- Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), all hosting U.S. bases, reported intercepting Iranian missiles, with explosions heard in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
- Bahrain confirmed a missile attack on the U.S. Fifth Fleet’s service center, while Israel activated air defenses as multiple missiles triggered sirens nationwide.
- U.S. embassies across the region instructed American personnel and citizens to shelter in place, as the full extent of damage and casualties remains unclear.
- Qatar and Saudi Arabia condemned the Iranian missile strikes, with Riyadh pledging support for Gulf states amid rising regional tensions.
Iran swiftly responded to the “broad and joint operation of the United States and Israel against them, prompting retaliatory strikes on Israeli and U.S. military bases across the Gulf region.
According to multiple countries, they had intercepted Iranian missiles, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), all of which host U.S. military bases.
In the UAE, the Ministry of Defense said the country had been subjected to a “blatant attack by Iranian ballistic missiles,” but that the UAE’s air defenses had intercepted a number of the projectiles. CNBC reporters in Abu Dhabi and Dubai confirmed hearing multiple loud explosions across the cities. Meanwhile, Bahrain’s news agency reported that the Fifth Fleet’s services center was targeted by missiles, highlighting the growing scope of the conflict.
“National Communications Center: The Fifth Fleet’s service center was subjected to a missile attack. We will provide you with details later. We urge the public to adhere to the instructions issued by official authorities and to obtain information from official sources,” Bahrain News Agency posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Israel also faced multiple missile launches from Iran, triggering air sirens throughout the country. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its Aerial Defense Array was actively identifying and intercepting threats, signaling ongoing aerial engagements.
U.S. Embassies across the region issued urgent instructions for American personnel and citizens to shelter in place until further notice, underscoring the heightened risks to civilians amid the military escalation.
At present, the full extent of damage and casualties remains unclear as assessments continue across multiple countries. Military analysts suggest the strikes may continue for several days as both sides test each other’s capabilities and defenses. BrightU.AI’s Enoch notes that the escalation marks a major intensification of tensions following weeks of diplomatic deadlock.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia condemn Iranian missile strike
Qatar has strongly condemned Iranian ballistic missiles that targeted its territory amid escalating regional tensions.
The condemnation comes as multiple Gulf states reported intercepting Iranian missiles following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets. Regional governments have placed security forces on heightened alert, and several countries temporarily restricted their airspace as a precaution.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that targeting Qatari territory is inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness and cannot be accepted under any justification or pretext. The State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community. However, the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect good faith and threatens the foundation of understandings upon which bilateral relations between the two countries were established,” Qatar’s Ministry of Defense wrote in its official statement on X.
The country is home to Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East, making it a strategic location amid the widening confrontation between Iran, the U.S. and Israel. Qatari authorities did not immediately report casualties but emphasized that air defense systems had responded to the incoming threat.
In a separate statement, Saudi Arabia, which was not directly targeted in the latest wave of missile attacks, also denounced Iran’s actions and described them as a “flagrant violation” of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.
Riyadh also affirmed its “readiness to place all its capabilities at their disposal in support of any measures they may undertake,” signaling strong political and potential military backing for its Gulf neighbors.
Watch the video below, wherein Iran showed its new ballistic missile at the “Sacred Defense Week” parades in Tehran.
This video is from the Cynthia’s Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.
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