Dangerous escalation in the Persian Gulf – Reports of attacks on US bases
Iranian television, citing the military, has announced the launch of an attack on US bases in the Gulf region.
According to reports, Iran has hit military bases in the Persian Gulf, while local authorities in several countries have called on citizens to stay home and avoid any military areas.
According to Reuters, a powerful explosion has been reported in Abu Dhabi, while the United Arab Emirates has closed its airspace.
It is reported that the Al Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates has been targeted with Iranian ballistic missiles, causing large explosions.
In Manama (Bahrain), smoke has been reported in the Al Jufair area, where a US Fifth Fleet base is located, after an alleged Iranian attack.
Qatar’s Interior Ministry has called for shelter in place as a Patriot missile system reportedly intercepted a missile targeting the Al Udeid airbase. Authorities have announced the closure of the country’s airspace.
Qatar’s Defense Ministry said it had successfully repelled several attacks and that the country is on high alert.
According to Al Jazeera, powerful explosions were also heard in Kuwait, while authorities have urged citizens to stay home and not go out to work.