Residents reported massive explosions in Abu Dhabi, UAE capital, on February 28, 2026, amid Iran’s missile barrage targeting U.S. military installations following Israel-U.S. strikes on Tehran and nuclear sites.
Iranian Counterstrikes
IRGC claimed hits on Al Dhafra Air Base (UAE), Al Udeid (Qatar—missile intercepted), Al Salem (Kuwait), and U.S. Fifth Fleet HQ (Bahrain—confirmed strike). UAE state media confirmed intercepts; one fatality reported near Abu Dhabi.
Gulf-Wide Alerts
Qatar issued shelter-in-place; Kuwait explosions heard near Camp Arifjan. Iran declared “no red lines,” vowing escalation against all U.S./Israeli assets post-Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury.
Casualties & Escalation
Thousands of IRGC reportedly killed in initial strikes; Iranian retaliation risks broader war. Trump warned regime surrender amid airspace closures across region.
