In a dramatic escalation of conflict, Iranian missile and drone strikes have continued to target key Gulf cities, including Dubai, Doha, and Manama, for a second consecutive day. On March 1, 2026, loud blasts were reported in these cities, with significant damage inflicted on Dubai's Jebel Ali Port, the Burj Al Arab hotel, and Dubai International Airport. Two individuals were injured in Dubai due to shrapnel from intercepted drones, while the UAE confirmed that one Asian national was killed and several others injured in the initial attacks. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have claimed responsibility for these strikes, which they describe as a response to U.S. and Israeli military actions that resulted in the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and other top officials. The UAE's Ministry of Defence has stated that Iran launched 137 missiles and 209 drones against the country on the first day of attacks, with ongoing retaliatory actions raising fears of a wider conflict in the region.
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Iranian Missile Strikes Target Gulf Cities, Injuring Civilians
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Iranian missile and drone strikes target Gulf cities, causing significant damage and casualties. The conflict escalates amid fears of wider military engagement involving U.S. and Israeli forces.
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