Gulf Region: Explosions Reverberate from Dubai to Doha

A series of explosions have been reported across various Gulf regions, following Iran’s retaliatory strikes against attacks from the United States and Israel that resulted in the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials.

Explosions were heard for the second consecutive day on Sunday morning in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Manama, the capital of Bahrain; and Doha, the capital of Qatar.

These explosions have raised concerns about a wider conflict in a region that has long been regarded as a haven for peace and security in the Middle East.

According to Al Jazeera reports, eyewitnesses in Doha reported hearing several loud explosions and observing thick black smoke rising on the clear morning horizon in the southern part of the city.

Explosions were also reported in Manama, with eyewitnesses reporting at least four loud explosions in the city. No direct reports have been received regarding damage or casualties from the explosions so far.