Iranian state television, citing military sources, announced that strikes had been launched against American bases in several Gulf देशों. According to early accounts, multiple sites were hit or targeted, prompting heightened security measures and emergency responses across neighboring states.
In the United Arab Emirates, officials reported a powerful explosion in Abu Dhabi. Authorities swiftly closed national airspace as a precaution. Reports indicate that the Al Dhafra Air Base may have been struck by Iranian ballistic missiles, with large պայթյուններ heard in the surrounding area.
Further west, in Manama, witnesses reported smoke rising from the Al Jufair district, home to a major U.S. naval presence, including the United States Fifth Fleet. The incident is believed to be linked to the same wave of attacks.
In Qatar, the Interior Ministry urged residents to remain indoors as defense systems were activated. A Patriot missile system reportedly intercepted a missile aimed at the Al Udeid Air Base, one of the largest U.S. installations in the region. Authorities also announced the closure of Qatari airspace amid the unfolding situation.
Across the الخليج region, governments have advised citizens to avoid military zones and limit movement as a precaution. While details remain fluid, the reported strikes mark a significant and dangerous escalation, heightening fears of a broader regional conflict.
