More blasts rocked Dubai, Doha, and Manama amid Iranian air strikes in Gulf regions

2026-03-01 - 19:44

TEHRAN – More explosions have ripped through major Gulf cities, including Dubai, Doha, and Manama, as regional conflict spirals out of control after death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. What started as retaliatory strikes between Iran and the forces of the US States and Israel has now expanded into a full-scale security nightmare, with civilians caught in the crossfire. Eyewitnesses in Doha described terrifying bangs echoing across the skyline, followed by thick black smoke rising on the horizon. Meanwhile, in Dubai, air defence systems intercepted incoming missiles, sending puffs of white smoke into the skies, but not before devastation was reported near key infrastructure. Jebel Ali Port, one of the region’s busiest shipping hubs, was engulfed in smoke, raising fears of widespread disruption to global trade. Casualties have already been confirmed. Officials in the UAE revealed that three foreign workers, nationals of Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, were killed in the attacks, underscoring the human cost of this intensifying conflict. Airports and commercial centres also reported disruptions, with emergency teams rushing to assess damage. The violence did not stop there. In Oman, drones struck the Duqm Port, injuring a foreign worker and sparking outrage from regional authorities. The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the assault, warning that attacks on neutral locations threaten the stability of the entire Gulf region. This latest wave of bloodshed follows Israeli military operations targeting Iranian sites after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a move Tehran has called a “great crime.” Iran responded with missile and drone barrages aimed at military installations across the region, claiming it was defending its sovereignty. Both sides now appear locked in a dangerous cycle of retaliation. World leaders are sounding the alarm. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that the conflict could unleash catastrophic consequences if diplomacy fails. Analysts fear the fighting could last weeks or even months, dragging global powers deeper into a crisis with no clear resolution. First Combat Use of Suicide Drones by US kills Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei