Iran Targeting Mideast Countries That Host US Bases

"Explosions were reported in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia on February 28, just hours after President Donald Trump announced the United States -- in tandem with Israel -- had launched "major combat operations" against Iran. One civilian was reported to have died in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, after being struck by falling debris during a first wave of retaliatory attacks by Tehran."

"The Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE hosts the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, a US force that is composed of 10 squadrons of aircraft and drones. Al Dhafra also hosts the US Air Forces' hub for "advanced air warfare training." Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it had targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, other American interests in the Gulf region, and Israel."

"Senior US officials told reporters in Washington that there have been no reported US casualties from Iran's retaliatory strikes against US military facilities. No casualties have yet to be reported in any of the other countries that have been targeted by Iranian attacks, though the sudden escalation in military operations has left many in the Middle East on edge."

Iran conducted retaliatory missile attacks on February 28 against several Middle Eastern nations hosting US military installations, including Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The strikes followed President Trump's announcement of major US and Israeli combat operations against Iran. One civilian died in Abu Dhabi from falling debris during initial attacks, though subsequent waves were intercepted by air defenses. The UAE's Defense Ministry confirmed successful interception of additional missiles with fragments falling across multiple Abu Dhabi locations. Senior US officials reported no American casualties from the Iranian strikes. Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, hosting the US 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, was among targeted locations. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps claimed responsibility, stating they targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and other American interests throughout the Gulf region.

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