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Explosions and drone debris caused fires in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with a fire breaking out at the Burj Al Arab hotel and another on The Palm Jumeirah. Flight operations at Dubai International Airport were suspended, four people were injured at the airport, and one person was killed in Abu Dhabi by falling missile debris. In Qatar, a free-falling missile struck a residential area in Doha, causing explosions and a large fireball and prompting sirens in the Al Luqta district.
Iran launched missile attacks targeting US forces and bases in several Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. Explosions were reported, and Qatari media stated an Iranian missile was intercepted over Qatar. In response, the US and UK advised their citizens in Qatar to shelter in place, the US Navy reduced staff in Bahrain, and reports indicate hundreds of US troops were evacuated from bases in Qatar and Bahrain. Dubai was hit by missile and drone strikes, with damage reported at the airport and landmarks. Concurrently, Iran and the United States held high-level nuclear talks in Oman, with the goal of preventing a wider conflict. During these talks, Iran rejected a U.S. demand to end its uranium enrichment program. Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized two foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf and began conducting war drills in the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, Russian authorities said a man suspected of shooting a senior Russian intelligence officer was arrested in Dubai and flown to Moscow.
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Explosions were heard and drone debris fell in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, causing damage and injuries. Dubai Airports confirmed an incident left four people injured, and flight operations at Dubai airports were suspended. Debris from intercepted drones sparked a fire at the Burj Al Arab hotel and struck a hotel on The Palm Jumeirah. The Burj Khalifa was evacuated. In Abu Dhabi, one person was killed by falling debris, and residents received emergency alerts to take shelter.
A free-falling missile struck a residential area in Doha, Qatar, causing explosions and a large fireball. Sirens were heard in the Al Luqta district as crowds fled the scene. The incident occurred during reported missile interception operations over the city.
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Feb 28 — Feb 1
Nuclear talks with Iran and Ukraine peace negotiations occur simultaneously in GenevaThe United States and Iran held a series of high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva, with no deal announced at their conclusion. U.S. officials brought tough demands, and Trump stated he was 'not happy' with the progress but would give the talks more time, while also warning Iran that 'bad things' would happen if no deal was made. A major U.S. military deployment, including a second aircraft carrier sent to the Middle East, occurred alongside the negotiations. Separately, U.S.-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine were also held in Geneva. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed for a trilateral summit with the U.S. and Russia, while Russian officials described the discussions as difficult. U.S. Vice President JD Vance was involved in the Iran talks, and Senator Marco Rubio planned a trip to Israel to discuss them.
Feb 28
Iran launches missile and drone strikes on US military bases in Bahrain and other Gulf statesIran launched missile and drone strikes targeting US military bases in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. A suspected Iranian drone hit a high-rise building in Bahrain, and video captured by a US service member showed a missile landing on the US Navy base there, which hosts the US Fifth Fleet. Bahraini authorities activated air raid sirens and advised citizens to seek shelter. The US and UK embassies in Qatar instructed personnel and citizens to shelter in place. US forces in the region had reportedly reduced staff to 'mission critical' levels and loaded missiles onto mobile truck launchers in Qatar ahead of the strikes. The attacks followed American and Israeli strikes on Iran, escalating regional tensions. Reports indicated the US had evacuated hundreds of troops from Qatar and Bahrain prior to the Iranian retaliation.
Feb 19 — Feb 28
Iran conducts military drills in the Strait of Hormuz as nuclear talks approachIran's military, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has begun conducting war drills and exercises in the Strait of Hormuz. This is a major shipping lane for global oil supplies. These military activities coincide with upcoming nuclear talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva. Iranian officials have stated that the U.S. position on the nuclear issue has become 'more realistic.' Separately, a British maritime agency reported a security incident involving armed boats near the strait.