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Iran Launches Coordinated Missile and Drone Attacks on Gulf States Including UAE and Qatar

10 April, 2026.Iran.3 sources

Key Takeaways

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan.
Qatar faced Iranian air attacks, with defensive measures documented.
Saudi Arabia condemned Iranian aggression toward Gulf states and pledged support.

Iranian Attacks on Gulf States

Iran launched a coordinated barrage of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones against multiple Gulf states on March 9.

“Several Gulf nations have reported missile and drone attacks on their territories, hours after Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire”

Al Jazeera

The attacks came hours after Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire.

Al Jazeera

The UAE's Defence Ministry said its air defences are actively engaging incoming missiles and drones from Iran.

Kuwait's Defence Ministry said its air defence systems responded to intense hostile Iranian attacks.

The Qatari Ministry of Defence said all attacks were successfully intercepted.

Damage and Casualties

The attacks caused significant damage and casualties across the region.

In Abu Dhabi, the Habshan gas complex was temporarily shut down after a fire broke out due to falling debris.

Al-Jazeera Net

Kuwait's Interior Ministry reported severe material damage at several vital facilities.

Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said two citizens sustained minor injuries.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman said the damage to the energy sector was severe.

Regional and International Reactions

Saudi Arabia condemned the attacks as brazen Iranian aggression and blatant violation of sovereignty.

“Saudi Arabia on Saturday voiced its condemnation and denunciation of the 'brazen Iranian aggression and blatant violation' of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan”