Iran Launches Missile Attacks on UAE Amid US-Israel Strikes; One Civilian Killed

On February 28, 2026, Iran launched ballistic missile attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai, in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. The UAE's air defence systems intercepted several missiles, but debris caused material damage and killed one civilian of Asian nationality in a residential area of Abu Dhabi. Explosions were also reported in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Qatar's Doha, and other Gulf cities. The UAE condemned the attacks as violations of sovereignty and reserved the right to respond. Emergency alerts were issued, and Dubai's Burj Khalifa was evacuated amid heightened security and airspace closures.