{"id":"f-86c21c4f86-bd0a152a-d5cd-5b29-a4ee-7353cdcfc268","title":"Blasts reported across Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait as Iran retaliation fears rise after US–Israel strikes","description":"Explosions were reported in Bahrain and other Gulf locations as tensions escalated after US–Israel strikes on Iran, with a facility linked to the US Navy Fifth Fleet reportedly hit in a missile attack.","timestamp":1772275458,"category":"international","headline":"Blasts reported across Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait as Iran retaliation fears rise after US–Israel strikes","modifiedHeadline":"Iran attacks Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh","subCategories":["scid_afe28127"],"subcategoriesName":["International Political News"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"c80449a0-0ad6-472b-8d17-5747dd8f5c83","bundleTitle":"Around the globe","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"389","fcSummary":"explosions rocked bahrain, the uae, and kuwait as regional tensions escalate following us-israel strikes on iran and iran's retaliation. bahrain reported a missile strike on a us navy facility, while abu dhabi and kuwait also experienced blasts. the uae temporarily closed airspace. iran had warned of potential strikes on countries hosting us bases. missile defenses intercepted an attack in doha. the events follow israel's preemptive strikes with us support and stalled nuclear talks, raising fears of a wider conflict.","summary":"Explosions were reported across Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait amid a widening regional military operations.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/news/IN/en/firstpost/f-86c21c4f86-bd0a152a-d5cd-5b29-a4ee-7353cdcfc268","sourceUrl":"https://www.firstpost.com/world/sirens-sound-across-bahrain-home-to-us-navy-fifth-fleet-after-us-israeli-strikes-on-iran-13984687.html","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/FN4xcqYDTv60.webp","content":"Explosions were reported across Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait amid a widening regional military operations following the escalation involving the US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other.\n\n
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\n Bahrain said a service centre linked to the US Navy Fifth Fleet headquarters had been hit in a missile attack on Saturday. The National Communication Centre confirmed the strike but did not immediately provide further details.\n
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\n Emergency sirens had earlier sounded across Bahrain, and authorities urged residents to seek shelter as blasts were heard in the capital, Manama. Iran had previously warned it could retaliate against countries hosting US military bases.\n
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Explosions reported in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait

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\n Residents in Abu Dhabi told AFP they heard loud explosions in the Emirati capital, which hosts a base housing US personnel. Two residents confirmed the blasts. The UAE earlier said it had “temporarily and partially” closed its airspace as a precautionary measure.\n\n
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\n Explosions were also reported in Kuwait, according to an AFP correspondent. A missile was intercepted by air defence systems in Doha hours later, though it was not immediately clear whether US military installations were targeted.\n
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\n In Abu Dhabi, the UAE Air Force and US Air Force operate from Al Dhafra Air Base, while in Doha, Al Udeid Air Base serves as the forward headquarters for US Central Command.\n
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\n There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.\n
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US–Israel strikes and Iranian response

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\n The escalation follows pre-emptive strikes on Iranian territory carried out by Israel with US support. Donald Trump said the operations aimed to defend Americans by eliminating what he described as imminent threats from Iran and reiterated that Tehran must not acquire nuclear weapons.\n\n
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\n The Israel Defense Forces later said missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory following the joint operation. Defensive systems were activated to intercept the incoming threats, while Israel’s Home Front Command issued mobile alerts instructing residents in affected areas to seek immediate shelter.\n
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\n The developments follow weeks of heightened military posturing and stalled nuclear negotiations, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.","readDurationInMinutes":"4","author":{"name":"Firstpost","logo":"https://glance-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/bubble/png/28d65284-7c7e-4e74-a1da-84b4daef1e4c.jpeg"},"ism":false,"analyticsResponses":[{"measurementId":"DUMMy","type":"GA"}],"pointerSummary":["Explosions hit Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait amid rising regional military tensions.","Bahrain’s US Navy service centre was struck; residents reported blasts in Abu Dhabi.","The attacks follow US-Israel strikes on Iran, with Iran warning of retaliation."],"tags":["MiddleEastTensions","Bahrain","UAE","Kuwait","Iran","USIsraelStrikes","USNavyFifthFleet","Manama","AbuDhabi","AlDhafraAirBase","AlUdeidAirBase","Doha","DonaldTrump","IsraelDefenseForces","RegionalConflict","NuclearNegotiations"],"redirectionEnabled":false,"consent":true}

Blasts reported across Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait as Iran retaliation fears rise after US–Israel strikes

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