Abu Dhabi, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - One dead as Iran launches waves of strikes on wealthy Gulf

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2026-02-28

Explosions rocked cities across the Gulf Saturday, killing a civilian in Abu Dhabi, while smoke and flames rose from Dubai landmark The Palm as Iran launched waves of attacks in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes. The attacks hit Kuwait's airport, as well as Gulf military bases and residential areas, raising fears of a wider conflict and rattling a region long seen as a haven of peace and security in the region. Four people were injured at th......

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