- By Aditya Jha
- Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:47 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Iran-US-Israel War: Iran has launched severe attacks on the US bases in the Arab countries following the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli attacks. While most of the missiles got intercepted successfully by the air defence system, some of them were able to hit the targets, leading to massive damage. The Qatari defence ministry on Tuesday stated that an Iranian ballistic missile hit the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar. The attack has reportedly caused severe damage and "blinded" the American military in the Gulf region.
While it was earlier reported that the missile was intercepted, the officials stated that defence system intercepted one missile. However, the second missile was able to hit the target, leading to a blow to the US military capabilities.
Iran Targets US Bases
- Attack on US Consulate in Dubai: Iran on Tuesday launched a drone attack near the US Consulate in Dubai, leading to panic among the people. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the attack near the consulate; however, he assured that all the staff were safe. "A drone unfortunately struck a parking lot adjacent to the chancellery building and then set off a fire in that place. All personnel are accounted for," Rubio told the reporters in Washington.
- The Central Intelligence Agency's station at the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia was also hit by a suspected Iranian drone on Monday. While the CIA refused to address the issue, Saudi Arabia's defense ministry stated that the target was hit by two drones. However, the authorities assured that the attack did not lead to huge damage, adding that it resulted in a limited fire.
- Iran has also reportedly hit Ain al-Asad Air Base and Erbil Air Base (Al-Harir) in Iraq and Ain al-Asad Air Base and Erbil Air Base (Al-Harir) in the United Arab Emirates. Tehran has also launched attacks on Duqm Port of Oman and Muwaffaq al-Salti Air Base in Jordan.