Following Friday night’s Operation Epic Fury targeting Iran, which ended the existence of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini and numerous other Islamic Republic leaders, those still breathing launched missile attacks against Israel and U.S. air bases in several Muslim countries in the region. They included Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates.
Not only did the strikes anger those countries, but they've sparked fears of a larger regional war.
The Iranian response targeted all U.S. bases in the Gulf, except for U.S. bases in Oman, Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin reported. The Omani foreign minister had tried to mediate the nuclear talks in Geneva, even flying to Washington, D.C., to meet Vice President JD Vance at the White House Friday to try to avert what is quickly turning into a regional war.
Griffin reported that approximately 40 missiles had landed in Israel. Meanwhile, the U.S. military in Iraq intercepted at least one missile targeting U.S. sites. Additionally, Iran appeared to hit the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, but no casualties were reported.
Reports indicate that a large area of airspace over the region has been closed, and thousands of flights have been cancelled. Israel, Iran, Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan have all shut down air traffic.
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The government of Qatar fired off a statement Saturday and said they had every right to fight back if they chose to do so:
Statement | Qatar Strongly Condemns Targeting Its Territory and Sisterly States, Affirms Its Right to Respond
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) February 28, 2026
Doha | February 28, 2026
The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation of the targeting of Qatari territory with Iranian ballistic missiles, considering it a… pic.twitter.com/tdDbO6yaYI
The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation of the targeting of Qatari territory with Iranian ballistic missiles, considering it a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct infringement on its security and territorial integrity, and an unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.
Saudi Arabia has reportedly already begun its retaliatory actions:
🚨 BREAKING:🚨
— Siaka Massaquoi (@_SiakaMassaquoi) February 28, 2026
SAUDI ARABIA has now joined in on striking Iran after Iran attacked an American base within Saudi borders
Iran made a huge mistake pic.twitter.com/JD3gnOLX6J
They also declared that they stood with other Gulf States that were attacked by Iran:
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said it affirmed "its full solidarity with and unwavering support for the brotherly countries" and warned of "grave consequences resulting from the continued violation of states' sovereignty and the principles of international law."
The United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Oman (which was not targeted) , meanwhile, issued similar statements. Iran’s leader, those who are still alive anyway, would appear to have very few friends at this time. Can’t say they don’t deserve it.
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