Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after Iran launched a new wave of attacks, resulting in loud explosions across the region, especially in several capital cities and economic centers.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announced it has commenced its sixth wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and U.S. military bases in the region. This latest assault comes amid escalating conflicts following prior military exchanges between multiple parties in the area.
The Israeli military reported detecting missiles launched from Iran heading toward Israel on Sunday morning, prompting immediate activation of their air defense systems.
Air raid sirens sounded throughout the central and southern parts of the country, reflecting the ongoing high level of tension.
In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, CNN reporters heard at least three explosions around 08:15 local time.
Authorities stated that debris from intercepted aerial targets over the business district caused a fire at the city’s main commercial port, Jebel Ali, with thick smoke visibly rising from the port area.
This incident underscores the risk that logistics and energy infrastructure in the Arabian Gulf could become targets amid the expanding conflict.
In Doha, Qatar, CNN local correspondents reported hearing multiple explosions around 07:30 local time, although no official damage reports were immediately available.
Meanwhile, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry posted on platform X that nationwide air raid sirens sounded Sunday morning, advising citizens to remain calm and seek the nearest safe shelter.
In Iraq, geotagged photos obtained by CNN show thick black smoke rising from a fire near Erbil airport, while Iranian news agency Fars News reported hearing heavy explosions in the city early Sunday.
This new wave of attacks highlights the risk that the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States could spread throughout the Middle East, affecting not only main battlefronts but also Gulf countries that serve as global economic, aviation, and energy hubs.
Analysts warn that if retaliations continue, critical infrastructure such as airports, ports, and foreign military bases may increasingly become targets, potentially impacting global energy security and the broader world economy.
:CNN
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