Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete March 1, 2026 at 11:19 PM

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Recent attacks by Iran are increasingly impacting US allies in the Gulf, specifically the UAE and Bahrain. Since the start of the conflict, the UAE claims to have intercepted numerous ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones. Bahrain's airport was also reportedly attacked, causing damage and disruption. While Iran claims it is only targeting US presence in the region, the attacks are hitting civilian infrastructure like airports, hotels, and shopping malls in these Gulf states. This damage is attributed to both debris from intercepted missiles and direct hits. Despite Gulf states' efforts to distance themselves from the US-Israeli conflict, they are being targeted due to their long-standing military partnerships with the United States.

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