In a sudden escalation of regional tensions, Iran launched a series of missile and drone attacks on naval installations in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Saturday, citing retaliation for a series of covert U.S. strikes that occurred earlier in the month. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that the operations targeted “illegal military bases” that had been used to support American actions against Iranian interests. Satellite imagery confirmed multiple impact sites near the ports of Abu Dhabi and Jeddah, with both nations reporting minor structural damage but no casualties. The United States condemned the attacks as “unprovoked aggression” and called for an emergency meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council to discuss a coordinated response. Analysts warn that the renewed hostilities could destabilize the already fragile security environment of the Persian Gulf.
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