Abu Dhabi residents reported mass panic on February 28, 2026, following powerful explosions targeting U.S. Al Dhafra Air Base and nearby areas in retaliation for Israel-U.S. strikes on Tehran.
Mass Evacuations Underway
Traffic gridlock paralyzed Sheikh Zayed Road as families fled high-rises; supermarkets stripped bare. UAE authorities urged “shelter in place” while sirens wailed continuously after confirmed missile intercepts.
Regional Escalation
Iran’s IRGC barrages hit Bahrain’s Fifth Fleet HQ, Qatar’s Al Udeid, Kuwait bases—marking first direct strikes on Arab hosts since 1991. One civilian death confirmed near Abu Dhabi; black smoke visible for miles.
Live Scenes
Social media shows shattered glass, abandoned cars, families running. Qatar downed Iranian missile over Doha; Gulf airspace locked down amid fears of broader war.
