A barrage of Iranian missiles has slammed into Israel and key Arab states—Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, and Saudi Arabia—igniting fears of regional meltdown. This comes as Israel unleashes Operation ‘Roaring Lion’ in tandem with American forces, targeting Iran’s military backbone. In solidarity, Yemen’s Houthis signal a return to hostilities, planning renewed assaults on Israeli positions and commercial vessels, per anonymous insurgent leaders cited by The Times of Israel.
Chaos unfolded swiftly across the Gulf. Bahrain reported direct hits on sovereign assets, branding the strikes an ‘outrageous breach.’ Explosions reverberated in Abu Dhabi and Manama, per Al Jazeera. Qatar’s agency stressed threats to public safety. UAE interceptors downed multiple projectiles from Iran, yet falling debris claimed one life in a civilian neighborhood and inflicted material losses.
The UAE’s response was unequivocal: condemnation laced with resolve. ‘This aggression flouts international norms and our independence,’ authorities stated. ‘We retain every right to counter this threat and safeguard our people.’ Jordan’s forces neutralized two overhead ballistic missiles, maintaining vigilance amid uncertainty over perpetrators.
Israel’s command center alerts paint IRGC fingerprints on the assaults. With Houthis ramping up, stakeholders from Washington to Riyadh convene urgently. The strikes not only heighten immediate dangers but also jeopardize economic lifelines, from oil flows to Suez traffic. Pundits foresee intensified proxy battles, urging de-escalation before irreversible damage sets in.