Gulf Allies Under Iran Missile Barrage

0:00Today is March 1st. Here's what's making headlines worldwide. Gulf allies of the United States, especially in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, are facing heavy attacks from Iran. The UAE Defense Ministry reports intercepting 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 drone since. Saturday. Targets now include airports, hotels, and malls, not just military sites. Iran claims it's only striking American forces in the region, not its neighbors. Still, civilian areas have taken hits, with some damage from falling debris and others looking deliberate, like repeated airport strikes. Bahrain's airports saw around 20 explosions early Sunday. People in these cities are on edge, with sleepless nights from sirens and blasts. Luxury spots in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, built for peace, now deal with debris and fear. Lights are diverted, causing big delays, and nine people died in related strikes on Israel. Gulf states tried staying neutral in the U.S. Israel conflict with Iran, but got punished

1:04as long-term U.S. partners. Saudi Arabia and Oman faced lighter hits, with Riyadh condemning the attacks. Past incidents, like the 2019 Saudi oil strikes, were smaller. The fight continues as the U.S. and Israel aimed to wipe out Iran's missile stocks, while Tehran holds back some weapons. A regime collapse could end it, or talks might resume on nukes, missiles, and proxies. For now, no clear winner. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.