Missiles streak across Gulf skies as Iran responds to US-Israel attack

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by AgenciesFebruary 28, 2026 at 02:52 PM
Missiles streak across Gulf skies as Iran responds to US-Israel attack
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Iran launched missiles and drones targeting Israel and US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar in response to recent attacks by the US and Israel. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated the action was in defense of the homeland. The UAE and Iraq closed their airspace, and shrapnel from an Iranian missile killed one person in the UAE. Israel issued a nationwide warning and activated its missile defense systems to intercept incoming projectiles. There were initially few reports of damage or injuries in Israel.

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Conflict
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National Security
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The time has come to defend the homeland and confront the enemy’s military assault.

quote — Iran’s Foreign Ministry100% confidence

The UAE and Iraq shut down their airspace.

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Strikes targeted US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.

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Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones targeting Israel.

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Shrapnel from an Iranian missile attack on the capital of the United Arab Emirates killed one person.

factual — state media90% confidence
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missile attack 100% iran 90% israel 80% us military installations 70% drones 60% united states 50% airspace 50% military assault 40%

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Iran

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