Dangerous escalation in the Persian Gulf – Reports of attacks on US bases
Iranian television, citing the military, has announced the launch of an attack on US bases in the Gulf region.
According to reports, Iran has hit military bases in the Persian Gulf,
According to Reuters, a powerful explosion has been reported in Abu Dhabi, while the United Arab Emirates has closed its airspace.
It is reported that the Al Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates
has been targeted with Iranian ballistic missiles, causing large explosions.
In Manama (Bahrain), smoke has been reported in the Al Jufair area, where a US Fifth Fleet base is located, after an alleged Iranian attack.
Qatar’s Interior Ministry has called for shelter in place as a Patriot missile system reportedly intercepted a missile targeting the Al Udeid airbase.
Authorities have announced the closure of the country’s airspace
