Iran has launched a series of missile and drone attacks targeting multiple Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. The attacks come in response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials.
Key Takeaways
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on multiple Gulf states in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Saudi Ministry of Defense intercepted several missiles and drones targeting key locations, while Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, and other nations reported similar incidents.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense reported intercepting and destroying two ballistic missiles launched towards Prince Sultan Air Base in al-Kharj. Additionally, six drones heading towards the Shaybah oilfield were intercepted and destroyed. Earlier reports indicated that a drone was intercepted east of Riyadh city.
Qatar's Defence Ministry confirmed that its armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country on Saturday. The ministry did not specify how many missiles were involved or what the target was. Qatar Airways announced the partial resumption of air navigation in the State of Qatar, through designated navigational contingency routes with limited operational capacity.
In the United Arab Emirates, the Defence Ministry reported that its air defenses responded to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The sounds heard in various parts of the emirate were due to intercepting ballistic missiles and drones. Online airline tracker Flightradar24 reported that several flights bound for Dubai were held in a pattern over the airport.
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior warned people to head to the nearest safe space as sirens sounded across the country, marking the second time within hours such alerts were issued.
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