The Digester

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.