Dangerous escalation in the Persian Gulf: Reports of attacks on US bases.
Iranian television, citing the military, has announced an attack on US bases in the Gulf region. Iran has reportedly attacked military bases in the Persian Gulf, while local authorities in several countries have urged citizens to stay home and avoid military zones.
According to Reuters, a powerful explosion was reported in Abu Dhabi, while the United Arab Emirates closed its airspace. The Al Dhafra air base in the UAE was reportedly attacked with Iranian ballistic missiles, causing loud explosions. In Manama, Bahrain, smoke was reported in the Al Jufair area, where a US Fifth Fleet base is located, following a suspected Iranian attack. Qatar's Interior Ministry has ordered people to shelter in place following a suspected attack by a Patriot missile system on Al Udeid Air Base. Authorities have announced the closure of the country's airspace.
Qatar's Ministry of Defense claimed to have successfully repelled several attacks and that the country is on high alert. According to Al Jazeera, loud explosions were also heard in Kuwait, and authorities have urged citizens to stay home and not go to work.
The situation is still evolving, and updates are expected soon.
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