Multiple Gulf Arab states that host US assets targeted in Iran retaliation

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM

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On February 28, 2026, Iran confirmed retaliatory attacks on US assets located in Gulf Arab states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, following a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility, stating that all US and Israeli military targets in the Middle East were struck. Bahrain reported an attack targeting the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters, while Kuwait experienced explosions near the US military's Central Command headquarters. Qatar's Defense Ministry stated it intercepted missiles before they reached Qatari territory. The UAE reported at least one death in Abu Dhabi after intercepting missiles launched from Iran.

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Bahrain says a missile attack targeted the headquarters of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, which it hosts.

factual — Bahrain government100% confidence

In Qatar, the Defense Ministry says it “thwarted” several attacks on the country and intercepted all missiles.

factual — Qatar Defense Ministry90% confidence

At least one person has been killed in Abu Dhabi after several missiles launched from Iran were intercepted.

factual — Country’s state news agency90% confidence

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed all Israeli and US military targets in the Middle East have been struck.

quote — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)90% confidence

Iran has targeted United States assets across the Gulf Arab states in retaliation for a joint attack by the US and Israel.

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Fars News Agency 30% Abu Dhabi 40% Kuwait ×260% Qatar ×360% Bahrain ×260% United Arab Emirates ×260% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 60% Israel ×370% United States ×780% Iran ×990%

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iran 90% iran retaliation 90% us assets 80% gulf arab states 70% missile attack 70% united states 60% middle east 60% military targets 50% islamic revolutionary guard corps 40% sustained war 40%