Not just Israel: Iran strikes multiple Middle East countries
Illustrative photo: Iran attacks Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait (Getty Images)
Under attack by Israel on Saturday, February 28, it was not only Israel that faced strikes. Tehran carried out attacks on US military targets in Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Kuwait, according to the Iranian regime-controlled propaganda outlet Press TV and Israeli Channel 12.
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According to media reports, Iran struck a US naval base in Bahrain.
Explosions have also been reported in Kuwait, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi (UAE), all of which host US military bases.
Explosions were also reported in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Escalation in the Middle East
On February 28, Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iran to eliminate security threats. Due to the risk of retaliatory attacks, a state of emergency has been declared nationwide, and citizens have been urged to stay close to shelters.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the implementation of an "immediate nationwide state of emergency." He stated that the preemptive strike on Iran was necessary to neutralize existing threats to the state of Israel.
It is known that the attack on Iran was a joint operation by Israel and the US.
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States launched a military campaign in Iran to eliminate threats posed by the current regime. The main goal of the operation is to protect the American people and their allies.
In response, Iran launched missiles toward Israeli territory. Air defense systems are already working to intercept incoming targets.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed citizens amid the mutual strikes between Iran and Israel on the morning of February 28, calling for patience in the coming days.
