Dangerous escalation in the Persian Gulf \u2013 Reports of attacks on US bases<\/p>\n
Iranian television, citing the military, has announced the launch of an attack on US bases in the Gulf region.<\/p>\n
According to reports, Iran has hit military bases in the Persian Gulf, while local authorities in several countries have called on citizens to stay home and avoid any military areas.<\/p>\n
According to Reuters, a powerful explosion has been reported in Abu Dhabi, while the United Arab Emirates has closed its airspace.<\/p>\n
It is reported that the Al Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates has been targeted with Iranian ballistic missiles, causing large explosions.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Qatar\u2019s 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\u2019s airspace.<\/p>\n
Qatar\u2019s Defense Ministry said it had successfully repelled several attacks and that the country is on high alert.<\/p>\n
According to Al Jazeera, powerful explosions were also heard in Kuwait, while authorities have urged citizens to stay home and not go out to work.<\/p>\n
The situation remains evolving and information is expected to be updated in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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