On February 28, 2026, the military conflict in the Middle East escalated dramatically as Iran launched missile strikes targeting several Gulf states, including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, in retaliation for recent US and Israeli attacks. The UAE's Ministry of Defence confirmed that a Pakistani national was killed in Abu Dhabi due to falling missile debris, with Pakistani diplomatic officials in contact with Emirati authorities regarding the incident. The UAE condemned the attacks as a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law, emphasizing its right to respond to safeguard its security. Meanwhile, Dubai was particularly affected, with missiles striking the iconic Fairmont Hotel, leading to injuries and significant damage, as the city was engulfed in smoke and flames (The Guardian, Middle East Eye).
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Iran Missile Strikes On Uae And Gulf States Escalate Conflict
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On Feb 28, 2026, Iran's missile strikes on Gulf states escalated Middle East tensions, prompting regional condemnation and US military alerts, as Dubai faced significant damage and casualties.
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