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By Lawrence Agbo
Iran has launched a wide-ranging series of missile and drone strikes targeting US and Israeli military installations across the Middle East, in retaliation for recent airstrikes that Tehran called “a breach of the UN Charter and an act of flagrant aggression.”
The Iranian military confirmed attacks on several key locations, including al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar, Ali al-Salem Base in Kuwait, al-Dhafra Airbase in the UAE, Prince Sultan Airbase in Riyadh, the US base in Erbil, Iraq, Muwaffaq Salti Airbase in Jordan, and the US Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain.
While no large-scale military damage was immediately reported, stray drones and missiles struck civilian infrastructure, hitting an apartment block in Bahrain and an airport terminal in Kuwait.
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The hit drew the attention of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who have condemned the attacks as violations of their sovereignty, warning of the right to retaliate.
Gulf officials pointed out that although they had opposed US strikes on Iran, repeated attacks by Iran on their territory could change the mood in the region.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, told Gulf state counterparts that it was their duty to stop the US from using their bases for “illegal attacks” against Iran.
Reza Nasri, a lawyer who supports the Iranian foreign ministry, spoke directly to Americans and warned that the consequences would affect the US military, national interests, and global perception.
