Iran Escalates Missile and Drone Attacks on Gulf Nations

Iran has escalated its missile and drone campaign against neighboring Gulf countries, entering its second week of attacks. Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have all reported new attacks, with loud explosions heard in Dubai and Bahrain's Manama. Key infrastructure targets include fuel tanks at Kuwait's international airport, a water desalination plant in Bahrain, and the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia. Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, was briefly closed after an unidentified object was intercepted nearby, causing significant flight disruptions for Emirates (airline). The attacks have resulted in casualties, including a Pakistani national in Dubai and two border guards in Kuwait, and material damage to civilian and military facilities. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced a 'precautionary' cut to its crude production due to the ongoing threats, particularly to the Strait of Hormuz. UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declared the Emirates are in 'a period of war', while Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian initially apologized but later warned of continued strikes if their territory is used against Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have struck the U.S. Juffair base in Bahrain.