KARACHI (HRNW): In a staggering escalation of the regional conflict, new reports indicate that Iran has launched over 3,133 attacks against Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries within a span of just 12 days. These strikes, which include a combination of 783 missiles and 2,350 drones, have reportedly damaged at least 17 U.S. military and diplomatic installations across the Middle East.
According to data analyzed by international monitors and Arab media, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has faced the highest volume of fire, while satellite imagery published by The New York Times has confirmed significant structural damage to key American defense assets.
Breakdown of Regional Strikes:
The following figures represent the reported scale of the aerial campaign targeting sovereign Gulf territories:
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United Arab Emirates: 270 missiles and 1,475 drones (Highest volume).
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Kuwait: 239 missiles and 456 drones.
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Qatar: 143 missiles and 78 drones.
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Bahrain: 106 missiles and 177 drones.
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Saudi Arabia: 25 missiles and 151 drones.
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Oman: 13 drone strikes.
Impact on U.S. and Allied Infrastructure
Satellite imagery from Planet Labs and Maxar has provided visual confirmation of the degradation of the U.S.-built THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) network. Notable damage includes:
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Qatar: A $1.1 billion early-warning radar near Umm Dahal was reportedly struck.
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UAE: Significant damage to infrastructure and radar systems at the Al Dhafra Air Base.
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Kuwait: Craters and structural damage at Ali Al Salem Air Base and Camp Arifjan.
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Bahrain: Strikes targeting the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama.
Strategic Silence and Regional Response
While the figures and satellite evidence point directly toward Iranian launch sites, several Gulf states have refrained from issuing formal state-level accusations against Tehran in an attempt to prevent a full-scale regional war. However, a joint statement from the US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other allies has strongly condemned these “indiscriminate and reckless” attacks, reaffirming their right to self-defense.
The conflict has already had a direct impact on global energy markets and maritime security, prompting the Pakistan Navy to launch Operation “Muhafiz-ul-Bahr” earlier this week to protect national merchant vessels and ensure the steady flow of oil and gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
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