Iran targets US assets in Gulf states after US and Israel attack
Feb 28th 2026
Iran says it has struck US assets hosted by Gulf Arab states in retaliation for a joint US and Israeli attack, prompting missile interceptions, airspace closures and at least one reported death.
- Iran confirmed strikes on US and Israeli targets across Gulf states, naming Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the operation will continue until opponents are decisively defeated.
- At least one person was killed in Abu Dhabi after missiles were intercepted.
- Bahrain said the US Navy 5th Fleet headquarters was targeted while Qatar and Kuwait reported missile interceptions and closed airspace.
- Erbil Airport in northern Iraq was struck twice and Oman was not hit after serving as a mediator in talks between Iran and the US.