Published: Mar 01, 2026, 14:00 IST | Updated: Mar 01, 2026, 14:00 IST
Missiles and drones have rained down across Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq as Iran expands its retaliation following joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. Iranian state media described the attacks as part of a broader response targeting U.S. military installations and allied infrastructure across the Gulf region. Air raid sirens sounded in multiple capitals as regional governments activated defence systems. The widening strikes signal a dangerous expansion of the conflict, raising fears of prolonged instability across West Asia.