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The Middle East is once again in the grip of a major military conflict. The situation has deteriorated rapidly after large-scale attacks on Iran by America and Israel. After these attacks, the news of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has brought geopolitical turmoil in the entire region.
Now this conflict is not limited only to America, Israel and Iran, but many countries in the Gulf and surrounding areas are getting engulfed in its fire.
Experts believe that Iran is attacking Gulf countries because it is easy and the most lethal way to hurt America. He believes that these Gulf countries will not retaliate and attack him. If they attack, it will be considered their direct participation in the war, which can be dangerous for the Gulf countries.
Retaliatory action intensified after the attacks
America and Israel claimed that their campaign was carried out with the aim of dismantling Iran’s nuclear program and weakening its military leadership capability. But soon after this, Iran, warning of the fastest attack operation, started targeting American bases and its allied countries in the Middle East.
The US Embassy in Kuwait has appealed to its citizens to stay in safe places amid missile and drone threats. There have been reports of air-raid sirens, explosions and smoke in many countries.
Major US bases attacked
Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
The largest US military base in the region, which is the important headquarters of US Central Command (CENTCOM). Qatar has claimed to have intercepted several missiles with its anti-missile system.
Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE
About 5,000 American military personnel and advanced equipment are deployed at this base in Abu Dhabi. Local people reported loud explosions and smoke.
Ali Al-Salem Air Base, Kuwait
This base, known as “The Rock”, is located near the Iraq border. Sounds of explosions and air-raid sirens were heard nearby.
Important naval command center of the American Fifth Fleet. Plumes of smoke were seen in Manama after the missile attacks. At least one person has been confirmed dead.
Muwaffaq Al-Salti Air Base, Jordan
According to reports, Iranian missiles targeted the base, however, Jordanian air defense shot down two of the missiles.
Ain al-Asad Air Base, Iraq
There were reports of explosions and smoke near this base in western Iraq.
Erbil Air Base, Iraq
This base, which was kept on high alert, also became the target of several missile attacks.
Konarak Naval Base, Iran
According to satellite photos, there has been huge damage here after the US-Israel attacks.
Growing list of countries involved in war
Cyprus: A suspected drone attack occurred on RAF Akrotiri. President Nicos Christodoulides confirmed minor damage.
UAE: Unrest was seen in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The sounds of explosions were heard in many areas.
Kuwait: The US Embassy issued an alert. An F-15 fighter jet crashes, although the pilot escapes safely.
Bahrain: Mina Salman Port and US Fifth Fleet Headquarters were targeted. At least one person died.
Oman: A worker injured in drone attack on Duqm Port.
Lebanon: Israel intensified attacks on sites associated with Hezbollah. Several people were killed, including the head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary group.
Saudi Arabia: Shahed-136 drone targeted the Saudi Aramco oil facility located in Ras Tanura. The sounds of explosions were heard in Riyadh.
Jordan: The military claimed to have shot down two ballistic missiles.
Queue: According to sources, Qatar was targeted with 44 missiles and 8 drones.
impact on common people
Air-raid sirens began sounding in Tel Aviv shortly after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warning. Echoes of explosions were also heard in cities like Dubai, Doha and Manama. There is continued instability in the capitals of Qatar, Bahrain and UAE. Amidst the increasing conflict, there are also reports of attacks on hotels, airports and other civilian targets, due to which there is an atmosphere of panic among the common people.
This conflict now seems to be taking the form of a regional war. Many countries are warning of serious consequences and accusing them of violation of international law. Diplomatic efforts are intensified, but the ground situation is changing rapidly.
This new crisis in the Middle East could have a deep impact not only on regional stability but also on global security and the oil market. The coming days will decide whether this confrontation will remain limited or turn into a major international conflict.
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