Missiles and drones were fired at several Gulf states following US strikes on Iran, with three people injured in Qatar, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- Missiles and drones were fired at Gulf states after US strikes on Iran, according to Al Jazeera.
- Three people were injured by falling shrapnel in Qatar, Al Jazeera reported.
- Attacks were also reported in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan, according to Al Jazeera.
- The source does not identify who carried out the attacks or the full scale of damage.
Missiles and drones were fired at several Gulf states following a night of US strikes on Iran, according to Al Jazeera.
In Qatar, three people were injured by falling shrapnel, Al Jazeera reported. Further details on their condition were not provided in the available report.
Attacks were also reported in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan, according to Al Jazeera.
The available reporting does not specify who carried out the missile and drone attacks, whether they were linked to the US strikes, the full scale of any damage, or any casualties beyond the three people injured in Qatar. Additional details had not been confirmed in the source at the time of publication.
Why it matters
The Gulf hosts major energy infrastructure, shipping routes and large populations, so reported missile and drone attacks across several countries raise concerns about regional escalation and potential disruption to global oil supplies.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries were targeted in the attacks?
According to Al Jazeera, attacks were reported in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan.
Were there any casualties?
Al Jazeera reported that three people were injured by falling shrapnel in Qatar. No other casualties were confirmed in the available report.
What triggered the attacks?
The missile and drone attacks on Gulf states followed a night of US strikes on Iran, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- Missiles and drones fired at Gulf states after night of US strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera: Three people injured by falling shrapnel in Qatar as attacks also reported in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan.