Iran Strikes US Military Base In Kuwait, UAE, Qatar And Jordan

Tensions escalated across the Gulf on Saturday as several Arab nations reported being hit by Iranian missile attacks, following Tehran’s vow to respond to recent strikes by the United States and Israel.

The confrontation has now spilled into a region long regarded as one of the safest in the Arab world.

State media in the United Arab Emirates confirmed that one person was killed in Abu Dhabi, though further details were not immediately disclosed.

Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and Jordan — all countries hosting US military bases — announced that their air defense systems intercepted incoming Iranian missiles. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards declared that both “occupied territories” and “criminal US bases in the region” had been targeted by what they described as powerful missile strikes, adding that operations would continue until their adversaries were “decisively defeated.”

Bahrain also acknowledged an attack within its borders, stating that a service facility linked to the US Fifth Fleet was struck. Footage captured by witnesses showed thick grey smoke rising near the coastline as warning sirens echoed across the area.

In Abu Dhabi, multiple loud explosions were reported by residents and journalists. Authorities issued emergency alerts advising people to take shelter in secure buildings and stay away from windows due to missile threats. One resident near the Corniche said five blasts occurred within seconds, shaking nearby homes. Similar explosions were heard in Al-Dhafra and Al Bateen, while fighter jets were seen patrolling the skies near Yas Island.

The UAE’s state news agency, WAM, confirmed that several missiles were successfully intercepted. However, falling debris struck a residential neighborhood in Abu Dhabi, causing material damage and resulting in the death of an Asian national.

As a precaution, UAE aviation authorities temporarily and partially closed the country’s airspace.

Later in the day, officials reported intercepting a second wave of Iranian missiles. Debris from the destroyed projectiles landed in various parts of Abu Dhabi, including Saadiyat Island, Khalifa City, Bani Yas, Mohamed bin Zayed City and Al Falah, though authorities confirmed there were no injuries from that round of attacks.

The situation remains tense as regional defenses stay on high alert amid fears of further escalation.