After US attacks on Iran: Gulf states report rocket fire and injuries

In the United Arab Emirates, civil defense warned residents of a missile threat. The United Arab Emirates came under fire again. Attacks with missiles and drones from Iran were being repelled there, the Defense Ministry said. The country's air defense was active, the authority said on the X platform.

United Arab Emirates: Drones and missiles repelled

According to the Defense Ministry, a missile attack was repelled. The authority announced a few hours later that the situation in the country was stable and there was no indication of danger. The UAE authorities thus issued a cautious all-clear.

In the small Gulf state of Kuwait, the army also reported "hostile targets" in its own airspace. Residents were urged to seek shelter. The Kuwaiti army explained that the explosions were air defense operations repelling attacks.

Qatar: Three injured by debris

In Qatar, the Interior Ministry said on X that the security situation was serious. Residents should stay at home, not go outside, and keep away from windows and open areas. Qatar's Interior Ministry said three people were injured by falling debris.

The Qatari news channel Al Jazeera then reported that residents had been notified that the danger had passed. According to official statements, the situation in Qatar eased over the course of the morning.

Background: Escalation between the USA and Iran

The incidents are taking place against the backdrop of an intensified military confrontation. After US attacks, Iran once again fired on targets in the Gulf states, as summarized in dpa-AFX reporting. The Gulf monarchies are close allies of the USA and host US bases.

The warnings and air defense operations show that the region is directly affected by an escalation. Several Gulf capitals triggered protective measures for the civilian population. International attention turned to possible further retaliatory strikes and the role of diplomatic channels.