Summary
Iran launched missile attacks on U.S. military sites in several Gulf Arab states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, following a joint U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran. The Iranian government confirmed these actions, which led to missile defenses being activated in these countries. Oman was the only Gulf Cooperation Council country not targeted by Iran.
Key Facts
- Iran attacked U.S. military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE.
- An Iranian missile attack killed a person in Abu Dhabi, UAE’s capital.
- Bahrain reported a missile targeting the US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters.
- Kuwait heard explosions near the US military’s Central Command base.
- Qatar intercepted several missiles and its airspace is closed.
- Oman remains neutral, having facilitated talks between Iran and the U.S.
- Oman played a role in peace talks that ended after the conflict began.
