The Middle East has entered a new phase of escalation after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and targeting key military and nuclear facilities. Tehran responded within hours, launching missiles and drones not only toward Israel but also toward countries hosting US military assets across the region. Iranian officials described the retaliation as a "legitimate right and duty," warning of further action. So here's the list of countries hit in Iran's retaliatory attacks so far.
Bahrain
Missiles struck areas near Manama, including reports of damage to residential buildings. The US Navy's Fifth Fleet support facilities were also reportedly targeted.
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Qatar
Multiple explosions were heard in Doha for a second consecutive day, as projectiles were directed toward sites believed to host US-linked infrastructure.
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United Arab Emirates
Strikes were reported near Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, where at least one fatality was confirmed. An incident at Dubai International Airport led to injuries and temporary suspension of operations.
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Kuwait
Airspace closures followed reported threats to US military installations in the country, prompting heightened security measures.
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Jordan
Blasts were reported as regional air defences intercepted incoming projectiles, amid concerns over spillover from strikes on neighbouring Iraq.
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Oman
An oil tanker off the coast was struck, injuring several crew members and forcing evacuations. The US embassy in Muscat advised citizens to shelter in place.
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Other countries
Additional reports indicated activity over Iraq and Saudi Arabia, though details remain limited. Update: We also get reports saying that Chipre could have been hit, but this hasn't been confirmed so far.
Airspace shutdowns
Airspace across Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain and Jordan was largely emptied as commercial flights diverted. International carriers suspended routes across the region, while European aviation authorities advised airlines to avoid affected corridors. The escalation marks one of the most geographically widespread retaliatory campaigns in recent Middle Eastern tensions, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
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[UPDATE]
For more details, you can find below an updated list of Iran's retaliatory attacks so far (via X/Twitter, tracked by @Schizointel).
Cyprus ๐จ๐พ
2 missiles.
Oman ๐ด๐ฒ
3 drones.
Bahrain ๐ง๐ญ
45 missiles.
9 drones.
Iraq ๐ฎ๐ถ
7 missile and drone volleys reported over Erbil.
Dozens of drones, 9 intercepted.
Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ
200+ missiles.
12+ drones.
Jordan ๐ฏ๐ด
13 missiles.
Approximately 36 drones.
Kuwait ๐ฐ๐ผ
Multiple missiles.
2+ drones.
Qatar ๐ถ๐ฆ
66 missiles.
Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ
0 - 2+ missiles or drones.
Syria ๐ธ๐พ
1+ missile.
UAE ๐ฆ๐ช
140 missiles.
270 drones.
Total barrages | February 28 to March 1, 2026
465+ missiles.
357+ drones.
824+ total projectiles.
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