Explosions rock Bahrain, Dubai, Jordan and Kuwait as war spreads across Middle East

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by William Christou in Lebanon and Angela Giuffrida in RomeFebruary 28, 2026 at 08:27 PM
Explosions rock Bahrain, Dubai, Jordan and Kuwait as war spreads across Middle East

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A war launched by the US and Israel on Iran has rapidly escalated, spreading across the Middle East. On Saturday, Iran struck the Fairmont hotel in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah area, causing a fire and injuring four people. The attack on the Dubai hotel is part of a wider conflict that has sparked anxiety and concern throughout the region, with reports of explosions in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. The initial US-Israeli attack on Iran appears to be the catalyst for the escalating regional conflict. The reasons for the initial attack were not specified in this report.

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