Sep 28, 2026 • 10:16 • 2 min read
Al Jazeera correspondents confirmed that loud explosions echoed across Kuwait…
Iran launched ballistic missile attacks targeting US military bases across the Persian Gulf, prompting emergency airspace closures and regional alerts.
Iran launched a series of missile attacks targeting multiple US military bases across the Persian Gulf, sparking a dangerous regional escalation. Explosions were reported near critical installations in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait as hostilities intensified.
In the United Arab Emirates, authorities officially closed the national airspace following a powerful blast in Abu Dhabi. Reports confirmed that the strategic Al Dhafra air base faced direct ballistic missile fire, resulting in massive explosions at the facility.
Meanwhile, in Bahrain, thick smoke billowed across the Al Jufair district near
the crucial US Fifth Fleet base following an apparent strike. Local security forces immediately secured the surrounding sectors while monitoring the rapidly deteriorating security environment.
Qatar reported successful defensive interceptions after multiple incoming projectiles threatened the Al Udeid air base. Qatar’s Defense Ministry confirmed that the state remains on maximum alert as defense systems counter ongoing regional aerial threats.
Al Jazeera correspondents confirmed that loud explosions echoed across Kuwait, prompting local authorities to urgently advise citizens to shelter indoors. Non-essential workers were instructed to stay home while governments across the Gulf assessed the sudden military escalation.
Local authorities throughout the impacted nations continue urging the public to avoid all military installations and restricted zones. The situation remains highly fluid as defense officials gather more data regarding the widespread attacks.
