US EditionA list of Iranian attacks on countries in the region
Iran launched 380 ballistic missiles and drones in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes, causing casualties, infrastructure damage, and disruptions across Gulf and Levant nations.
- On March 1, 2026, Iran launched a large-scale strike with the UAE reporting 165 ballistic and two cruise missiles plus 541 drones while Kuwait reported 97 ballistic missiles and 283 drones, causing fires and damage including a warehouse burning in Sharjah and interceptions over Doha.
- After a U.S. and Israeli strike killed Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Tehran launched attacks to regionalize the conflict, involving Gulf capitals and escalating clashes since Saturday, February 28, 2026.
- Debris from intercepted projectiles struck airports and hotels, killing one at Abu Dhabi International Airport, injuring seven, and damaging Dubai International Airport and the Burj Al Arab hotel, Syria's state news agency reported.
- Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers vowed to take `all necessary measures` after three vessels were attacked, including one set aflame northwest of the UAE and another near Oman.
- The scenario long feared by Gulf governments has materialized as U.S. military bases and naval hubs were targeted, and Oman's Duqm port was struck by a drone injuring one worker.
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The Saudis and Qatar threaten retaliation: the Islamic Republic is more isolated than ever.The extraordinary videoconference meeting of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries marks a political passage that goes far beyond the contingency of the latest attacks. United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait have chosen a line of compactness after Iranian military actions. In the joint declaration, the Foreign Minist…
Iran has more missiles and drones than it can intercept.
After the American-Israeli attack and the Iranian response, Rabat displayed a sense of solidarity with the Gulf monarchies targeted by Tehran. On the opposition side, Iranian fire was also condemned, while denouncing the attack launched by Washington.
Khamenei Is Dead, So Who Is Directing Attacks By Iran On Gulf Countries?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran's elite force spearheading the counter-attack against the US and Israel, is acting independently, Iran's Foreign Minister has said, stressing that its attack on Oman "was not our choice".
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