Iran announced the beginning of attacks on American bases. Many missiles were intercepted. One person was killed by falling debris in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. In Dubai, there was an explosion in the 5-star Fairmont The Palm hotel.
Qatar's Defense Ministry said it successfully intercepted three waves of attacks targeting multiple areas of the country, with all missiles intercepted before they reached the country's territory, state news agency Qatar News Agency reported.
The Al Udeid base is the largest US base in the region. Iran reported the attack on the base, without providing details on whether the attack was effective. The United States has not confirmed the attack.
Kuwait
Kuwait's military reported that its air defenses intercepted missiles detected in the country's airspace. The American army is stationed in Kuwait Al Salem Air Basewhich was also attacked, although this has not been officially confirmed, Business Insider reports.
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Explosions were heard in Kuwait, and local news agency Kuna reported that a drone attacking the international airport caused “minor injuries to several employees” and “limited” damage to the terminal.
Jordan
Jordanian state media reported that air defense systems successfully intercepted two ballistic missiles targeting the country.
Authorities reported 12 separate incidents caused by falling debris across the country. No civilian casualties were reported.
Muwaffaq Al-Salti Air Base in Jordan – a key facility for the country's air force, where US armed forces are also stationed, was attacked – Iranian state media reported. No details were provided on whether the reported attack was successful, and the United States has not confirmed the attack.
United Arab Emirates
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported intercepting Iranian ballistic missiles in multiple attacks. It said one person was killed by falling debris in Abu Dhabi, the capital.
Missile debris damaged infrastructure. There were reports of explosions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. American forces are stationed in Al Dhafra air base. Iran said the base was attacked, but this was not confirmed.
In the Palm Jumeirah district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, an explosion occurred on Saturday afternoon at the 5-star Fairmont The Palm hotel. Dubai authorities reported that four people were injured.
Bahrain
Bahrain is the permanent base of the United States Navy's Fifth Fleet. According to a statement quoted by state news agency Bahrain News Agency, the US naval base in Bahrain “fell victim to a missile attack.”
Israel
Israel reported numerous rocket fires from Iran but reported no deaths or major damage.
Source: Business Insider, BBC
