Iranian Ballistic Missile Barrage Targets Allied Military Installations Across the Persian Gulf Following Initial Strikes

A factual report on the Iranian missile strikes targeting US bases in the Gulf and the defensive measures taken by Israel and its allies in February 2026.

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 28, 2026, 5:12 AM EST

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Defence Blog

Factual Report of the Attack: Targeting Bases in Bahrain and Qatar

According to military reports, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the launch of Fateh type ballistic missiles and suicide drones toward targets in the Persian Gulf. The primary target was the Naval Support Activity base in Bahrain, home to the US Fifth Fleet, which plays a pivotal role in protecting international waters and the security of Israel. Multiple explosions were heard in Manama, linked to the efforts of defense systems to neutralize the missiles before they could impact the ground.

Performance of Air Defense Systems

In Qatar, the Al Udeid Air Base was targeted by at least three ballistic missiles. Defense officials in Doha confirmed that air defense systems, specifically Patriot and THAAD batteries, managed to intercept the threats without allowing damage to the base infrastructure. Al Udeid serves as the primary hub for US Central Command (CENTCOM) operations. This second strike within a few hours confirms the high level of risk posed to allied personnel in the region by the Iranian missile arsenal.

Expansion of Targets: UAE and Kuwait

Iranian aggression extended toward the United Arab Emirates, where the Al Dhafra Air Base was targeted by two ballistic missiles. THAAD defense systems managed to destroy them in mid air, but missile debris fell in residential areas, reportedly causing at least one civilian fatality in Abu Dhabi. Similar reports emerged from Kuwait regarding an attempted strike on the Al Salem base, indicating a broad Iranian campaign to hit every strategic point of the allies in the region.