Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain Respond to Iranian Missiles
In an unprecedented security escalation, Gulf countries announced the interception of Iranian missiles and drones targeting their territories and military bases, while the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran.
* Iranian Missile Attack on Qatar
The Qatari Ministry of Defense reported that Iran launched 65 missiles and 12 drones yesterday, targeting the country's territory, including the Al Udeid military base.
The ministry confirmed the success of Qatari defenses in repelling most of the attacks, but debris from the missiles resulted in injuries to eight people, four of whom were treated and discharged from the hospital.
The ministry urged citizens to avoid going out except for extreme necessity.
* UAE Intercepts Missiles
In the UAE, the Ministry of Defense announced that air defenses intercepted several Iranian missiles, confirming that the armed forces are on high alert to counter any potential threats.
* Kuwait Faces Drone Threat
The "Mohammed Al-Ahmad" naval base in Kuwait was targeted by an Iranian drone, but the air defense forces managed to thwart the attack according to the plans and procedures in place to protect the country's airspace.
* Bahrain: Residential Buildings Under Attack
In the Bahraini capital, Manama, Iranian aircraft targeted some residential buildings, while civil defense teams continued firefighting and rescue operations and secured the affected sites, according to the Bahraini Ministry of Interior.
* US-Israeli Attack on Iran
This escalation comes after Israel and the United States launched a joint military attack on Iran on Saturday morning, targeting the capital Tehran and several other vital areas, prompting Iran to respond through American bases in Gulf countries.
* Gulf Cooperation Council Holds Emergency Session
In light of these developments, the Gulf Cooperation Council is scheduled to hold an emergency session on Sunday to discuss Iranian threats and coordinate security measures in the region.
