Explosions across Qatar, UAE, Kuwait as Iran’s retaliatory strikes continue
Al Jazeera
March 2, 2026
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Explosions rocked Dubai, Doha, and Kuwait City as Iran escalated its retaliatory strikes against Gulf states for a third consecutive day in response to US and Israeli attacks on its territory. The strikes targeted civilian infrastructure, including airports and commercial areas, with reports of at least one death in Kuwait, three in the UAE, and 16 injuries in Qatar. Iran’s actions have widened the conflict’s impact on key regional aviation and trade hubs, raising fears of prolonged instability.
Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted several Iranian drones near the US embassy, preventing further damage. Similarly, Qatar’s foreign minister confirmed that its interceptors had neutralized Iranian attacks aimed at civilian targets. In Dubai, loud explosions were heard, while in Bahrain, air raid alerts were activated, and residents were advised to seek shelter. Saudi Arabia reported a drone attack on its Ras Tanura refinery, which was intercepted, causing minimal damage but underscoring the
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 3/2/2026