Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia and UAE

Iran conducted overnight missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, with air raid sirens also sounding in Bahrain. The Iranian strikes hit multiple locations across the Gulf region and threatened civilian infrastructure. The coordinated attacks represent a significant escalation in regional tensions, as Iran directly targeted two of the Gulf's most important economies and key U.S. allies in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been central players in regional geopolitics, often opposing Iranian influence in conflicts across Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon. The strikes come amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Gulf Arab states, who view Tehran's regional activities and nuclear program as major security threats. Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE host significant civilian populations and critical oil infrastructure that could be vulnerable to such attacks.