The Middle East teeters on the brink of all-out war following Iran’s missile onslaught against Israel, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. This aggressive salvo comes amid Israel’s US-supported Operation ‘Roaring Lion,’ a preemptive campaign against Iranian assets. Adding fuel to the fire, Houthi militants in Yemen—emboldened by Tehran—plan to reignite drone and missile attacks on Israel and vital Red Sea shipping corridors, two high-ranking officials revealed off-record.
Reports from the frontlines paint a picture of widespread alarm. Israeli intelligence monitors confirm IRGC-launched missiles raining down on allied Gulf nations. Al Jazeera captured echoes of detonations in Bahrain’s Manama, Abu Dhabi, and beyond. Bahrain’s government verified hits on strategic facilities, vowing severe repercussions. Qatar highlighted perils to residents, while UAE defenses neutralized most incoming threats—but not without cost. One fatality: an Asian worker killed by shrapnel in a residential zone of Abu Dhabi.
UAE officials minced no words in their rebuke. ‘These despicable actions target innocents and infrastructure, posing grave risks to peace,’ a ministry statement declared. Jordan intercepted two ballistic missiles, its army on high alert without specifying attackers. The Houthis’ impending involvement could choke global trade routes, spiking oil prices and disrupting supply chains worldwide.
Analysts warn of a domino effect: Iran’s proxies activating across the region, from Yemen to Lebanon. Diplomatic channels buzz with emergency calls, yet military posturing dominates. As nations fortify defenses and prepare countermeasures, the fragile balance of power in the Gulf hangs by a thread.