Iran Missile Strikes On Gulf States Amid Us-Israel Conflict

On February 28, 2026, a significant escalation in military tensions occurred in the Middle East as Iran launched missile strikes targeting several Gulf states, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, in retaliation for recent US and Israeli attacks. The UAE's Ministry of Defence reported that one civilian was killed in Abu Dhabi due to falling missile debris, marking a grave consequence of the escalating conflict. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards declared, "All occupied territories and the criminal U.S. bases in the region have been struck by the powerful blows of Iranian missiles," emphasizing their commitment to continue retaliatory actions until their adversaries are decisively defeated (Business Recorder). The situation prompted immediate responses from regional allies, with the UAE and Kuwait confirming they had intercepted incoming missiles, asserting their right to respond to the attacks (ProPakistani).