{"id":2575188,"date":"2026-03-02T12:37:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-gulf-states-are-responding-to-irans-retaliatory-strikes\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T12:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:40:14","slug":"how-gulf-states-are-responding-to-irans-retaliatory-strikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-gulf-states-are-responding-to-irans-retaliatory-strikes\/","title":{"rendered":"How Gulf States are responding to Iran&#8217;s retaliatory strikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhow-gulf-states-are-responding-to-irans-retaliatory-strikes%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2575188&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Teh article describes how Gulf states are responding to Iran\u2019s retaliatory strikes after a weekend joint U.S.\u2013Israel operation against Tehran, noting a mix of condemnation, threats to mobilize, and limited direct action. Qatar reportedly downed two Iranian SU-24 bombers along with seven ballistic missiles and five drones, while Iran\u2019s attacks largely hit targets in the United Arab Emirates, including a strike on Dubai that damaged a luxury hotel and the nearby airport. At least three foreign nationals were killed and about 58 people wounded in the UAE. The UAE condemned Iran and warned that sovereignty violations threaten regional security; Saudi Arabia said it woudl mobilize capabilities to assist neighboring states. Qatar asserted its right to respond under international law,with reported civilian casualties and injuries. Iran also targeted U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.U.S. officials confirmed at least four American troops killed, with more losses anticipated as the campaign continues. Hezbollah joined Iran in launching strikes at Israel, prompting Israeli retaliation that left dozens dead. Lebanon subsequently banned Hezbollah from further military activity as the conflict escalates. Kuwait reported a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-panders-to-the-hard-left-thinking-hell-win-more-votes\/\" title=\"Biden attempts to appeal to the far-left in hopes of gaining additional support\">friendly-fire incident<\/a> in which three U.S. F-15 fighters were shot down, under investigation, and Bahrain activated its air defenses and severed ties with Iran. The piece highlights a regional realignment as Gulf states confront Tehran\u2019s actions.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">How Gulf States are responding to Iran&rsquo;s retaliatory strikes<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2520432\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Multiple countries in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/middle-east\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"102\">Middle East<\/a> have been the targets of retaliatory airstrikes led by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a> and its proxies following the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/daily-on-defense\/4476492\/trump-iran-war-pentagon-briefing-us-suffers-first-casualties-oil-prices-surge\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/daily-on-defense\/4476492\/trump-iran-war-pentagon-briefing-us-suffers-first-casualties-oil-prices-surge\/\">joint U.S.-Israeli operation<\/a> against the Islamic regime over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>In response, several Persian Gulf states have condemned Iran and threatened the mobilization of forces to thwart further attacks and safeguard their own security. While none have formally entered the conflict, some have shot down aerial projectiles launched by Iran.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4476533\/reza-pahlavi-critical-need-iran-israel-partnership-middle-east\/\">Reza Pahlavi stresses &#8216;critical&#8217; need for Iran-Israel partnership in Middle East<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4476459\/lebanon-bans-hezbollah-military-activities-retaliatory-strikes-launch-beirut\/\">Lebanon bans Hezbollah &#8216;military activities&#8217; after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-u-s-releases-footage-of-airstrikes-on-iranian-facility-in-syria\/\" title=\"WATCH: U.S. Releases Footage Of Air... On Iranian Facility In Syria\">retaliatory strikes launch<\/a> from Beirut<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4476421\/hezbollah-leader-killed-in-idf-strikes-in-lebanon\/\">Hezbollah leader killed in IDF strikes in Lebanon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Monday morning, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/qatar\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1398\">Qatar<\/a> shot down two Iranian jets, marking the first time a country has shot down aircraft rather than just missiles. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said it <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MOD_Qatar\/status\/2028495558319435876\/photo\/2\">downed two Iranian SU-24 bombers<\/a>, as well as seven ballistic missiles and five drones.<\/p>\n<p>Qatar, Saudi Arabia, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kuwait\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1940\">Kuwait<\/a>, Bahrain, and the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/united-arab-emirates\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"215\">United Arab Emirates<\/a> have all been attacked by Iran in some capacity. These countries contain U.S. bases or forces in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Iran&rsquo;s aerial attacks have largely been concentrated in the UAE. According to Israeli political analyst Amit Segal, 63% of Iranian ballistic missiles were <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AmitSegal\/status\/2028468606145577381\">aimed at the global tourist destination<\/a>. Despite the large amount of enemy fire, the UAE has been very successful in intercepting the missiles.<\/p>\n<p>Among the most notable cities that came under Iranian fire was Dubai, where hundreds of attack drones and ballistic missiles damaged a luxury hotel and the nearby airport. At least three people &mdash; foreign nationals from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh &mdash; were killed in the UAE. At least another 58 casualties were wounded in the country.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-canva wp-block-embed-canva\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Iran strikes and targets\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAHCzinZ6wM\/B1V04AaMecgXa2AFC9S3rA\/view?embed&amp;meta\" height=\"464\" width=\"696\" style=\"border: none; border-radius: 8px; width: 696px; height: 464px;\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\"><\/iframe> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Hundreds more were injured across the Middle East at the hands of Iran.<\/p>\n<p>The UAE swiftly denounced Iran&rsquo;s retaliatory strikes, warning that &ldquo;any infringement on the sovereignty of any state constitutes a direct threat to the security and stability of the entire region.&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"590\">Saudi Arabia<\/a> took its response one step further, saying it would &ldquo;mobilize all its capabilities to assist [neighboring countries] in any measures they undertake.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Their alliance is notable, considering the Saudis and Emiratis have been at odds over divergent economic interests and foreign policies. The two nations now find themselves aligned against Iran at a time of crisis for the region.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Qatar affirmed its right to respond with force under international law after Iran damaged its civilian and energy infrastructure and claimed civilian casualties. Although there are no confirmed deaths in Qatar, at least 16 people have been wounded.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond civilian and energy infrastructure, the Iranian military focused its attacks on regional U.S. bases in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bahrain\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3266\">Bahrain<\/a> and Kuwait.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of US-Israeli attacks in Iran <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At least four U.S. troops have died so far, according to U.S. Central Command. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/dan-caine\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11774\">Dan Caine<\/a> said &ldquo;additional losses&rdquo; should be expected as the campaign against Iran continues for the next few weeks.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hezbollah\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"814\">Hezbollah<\/a> joined Iran in launching retaliatory strikes toward <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"219\">Israel<\/a>, killing at least 11 people. The Jewish state deployed strikes in return against the Lebanon-based terrorist group, resulting in an estimated 31 deaths.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the Lebanese government <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4476459\/lebanon-bans-hezbollah-military-activities-retaliatory-strikes-launch-beirut\/\">banned Hezbollah from launching further strikes<\/a> and conducting &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lebanon-bans-hezbollahs-military-activities-after-retaliatory-strikes\/\" title=\"Lebanon bans Hezbollah&#039;s &#039;military activities&#039; after ...\">military activities&#038;rdquo<\/a>; as the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes continue to unfold.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4476491\/dan-caine-additional-firepower-middle-east-hedges-operation-timeline\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4476491\/dan-caine-additional-firepower-middle-east-hedges-operation-timeline\/\">DAN CAINE SAYS ADDITIONAL FIREPOWER HEADED TO MIDDLE EAST AND HEDGES OPERATION TIMELINE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While monitoring its airspace for enemy breaches, Kuwait mistakenly shot down three U.S. F-15 fighter jets. Caine said the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >incident involving friendly fire<\/a> is under investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Bahrain also activated its air defense systems to intercept Iranian missiles and drones. The country severed ties with Iran a decade ago, so it is no friend to the Islamic regime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gulf states react to Iran strikes, vow defense<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2575189,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26060508437333_99f004.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[74892,3823,73799,3646],"class_list":["post-2575188","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-gulf-states","tag-iran","tag-middle-east-2","tag-security"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26060508437333_99f004.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2575188","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2575188"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2575188\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2575192,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2575188\/revisions\/2575192"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2575189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2575188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2575188"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2575188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}