AFP correspondents on site confirmed that There were at least six strong explosions in Doha. In the United Arab Emirates, and especially in Dubai, witnesses reported hearing two successive explosions and a flyby of fighter jets. In turn, one very strong explosion was recorded in Abu Dhabi.
The Bahraini authorities decided to activate alarm sirens throughout the country. The Ministry of Internal Affairs there appealed to residents to remain calm and go to the nearest safe place. In Kuwait, the alarm was sounded for the third time in a few hours. The services reported that anti-aircraft defense managed to intercept most of the unmanned aerial vehicles that were approaching the capital.
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Tense situation in the region
During the night, the fighting also spread to Lebanese territory, where an exchange of fire with Hezbollah took place. This is another signal that the conflict covers an increasingly larger area of the Middle East.
The US and Israel launched massive attacks on Iran on Saturday, announcing that operations would continue in the coming days. In response, Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel and other countries in the region, including American military bases.
The growing tension in the region is causing concern among the inhabitants and authorities of the Persian Gulf countries. The Bahraini authorities emphasized in an official statement that the priority is the safety of citizens and maintaining calm in the face of the escalation of the conflict.
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