New attacks in Gulf as Iran vows for more

This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on March 7, 2026 shows smoke rising from the Dubai International Airport. - / AFP

Gulf nations on Saturday, March 7, reported new missile and drone attacks, while Iran vowed to press on with strikes against neighboring countries as the war entered its second week. Loud explosions were heard in Dubai, the Qatari capital Doha and Bahrain's Manama, with attacks reported in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, where the national oil company announced a "precautionary" cut to production.

The attacks came despite Iran's president earlier apologizing to Gulf countries for earlier strikes. He had said they would no longer be targeted unless strikes were launched from their territory first. Hours later, Iran said it would continue conducting strikes on sites in Gulf countries which were "at the disposal of the enemy."

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