Iran Launches Missile Strikes on Gulf States; UAE Intercepts Attacks, One Civilian Killed

On February 28, 2026, Iran launched ballistic missile and drone strikes targeting US military bases and allied locations across the Gulf, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, in retaliation for joint US-Israel attacks on Iran. The UAE intercepted several missiles, but debris caused material damage and killed one civilian, identified as an Asian national in Abu Dhabi. Explosions were reported in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, and other cities, prompting evacuations, including Dubai's Burj Khalifa, and suspension of flights at Dubai International and Al Maktoum airports. Authorities condemned the attacks as violations of sovereignty and warned of potential further responses amid heightened regional tensions.