Iran Strikes Gulf Nations In Retaliation After Fresh US Attacks

Tehran: Following the United States attack on Iran, Tehran has retaliated by launching a massive attack on US military bases in the Gulf countries, which has increased tension in the entire Middle East. It is being reported that after the security threat level in the country increased, Qatar's Interior Ministry on Sunday issued an emergency security alert on the mobile phones of citizens across the country, including Doha, appealing everyone to stay inside their homes or safe places.

What did the Qatar government say?

Amidst this serious security crisis in the Gulf region, the Qatar government has appealed to the people to strictly follow the security instructions and not to go out without any urgent work. 

According to reports, Qatar's Interior Ministry has issued an official statement clarifying that the security threat level in the country is currently very high. The ministry has appealed to all citizens and expatriates to completely avoid any unnecessary movement. Everyone has been asked to remain in their homes or safe places only, to ensure safety from any aerial threats. The ministry said this step has been taken after eyewitnesses reported loud explosions in Doha and explosions in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan following Iran 's retaliatory strikes on US bases.

What did the UAE say?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the loud explosions heard in UAE areas were indeed the result of actions to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones.

The UAE's Defence Ministry said its air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and offensive drones fired by Iran at various parts of the country.

تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من ايران وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الاصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة تعامل منظومات الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية للصواريخ الباليستية، والجوالة والطائرات المسيرة.

UAE Air Defences system… pic.twitter.com/0zyczbxaTq

— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) July 12, 2026

According to a reports, the Iranian military's retaliatory attacks on US bases have also sent shockwaves through other major Gulf countries. In addition to the UAE and Qatar, large explosions were heard in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. Given the gravity of the situation, countries throughout the Gulf region are strengthening their security and preparing to counter airstrikes.