The conflict has spread to the entire Persian Gulf.

Xinhua News Agency, Dubai, March 2 - On-site Coverage | The Conflict Has Spread Across the Entire Persian Gulf

Xinhua News Agency Reporter

On March 1, the United States and Israel continued airstrikes on Iran, and Iran retaliated against U.S. military bases and Israeli targets in the Middle East, with the conflict spreading across the entire Persian Gulf. Local residents interviewed by reporters generally expressed a desire for a ceasefire and a return to regional peace.

——United Arab Emirates

In the past two days, reporters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, have repeatedly heard loud explosions. On February 28, Dubai, as an international aviation hub, suspended all flights at its two major international airports. Online videos showed that a terminal at Dubai International Airport was hit by a missile attack, resulting in smoke and debris, and personnel were urgently evacuated, with reports of 4 injuries. The iconic Burj Al Arab hotel and a hotel on Palm Island in Dubai were also affected, resulting in a fire. On the same day, at Abu Dhabi International Airport, an Iranian drone was intercepted and crashed, leading to 1 death and 7 injuries. Over the past two days, reporters observed a significant decrease in pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the streets of Dubai. The UAE Ministry of Defense stated on March 1 that Iran's retaliation had resulted in 3 deaths and 58 injuries in the UAE.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the evening of March 1 the closure of its embassy in Tehran and the withdrawal of its ambassador and all diplomatic staff from Iran.

——Kuwait

In the past two days, reporters observed a significant decrease in vehicle and pedestrian traffic in various areas of Kuwait. On February 28, Kuwait closed its airspace, and the important Shuaiba Commercial Port suspended operations that evening. On the same day, a military base in northwestern Kuwait was attacked by multiple ballistic missiles, resulting in minor injuries to 3 Kuwaiti soldiers; a naval base in southern Kuwait was attacked by a drone. Kuwait International Airport was affected by a drone attack, injuring several staff members. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health stated on March 1 that Iran's retaliation against the U.S. and Israel had resulted in 1 death and 32 injuries in Kuwait. The U.S. Central Command reported on March 1 that 3 American soldiers had died in military operations against Iran, with another 5 soldiers seriously injured. An anonymous U.S. official told the media that the 3 deceased soldiers were personnel stationed in Kuwait.

——Qatar

In Doha, the capital of Qatar, on March 1, there were multiple reports of explosions from intercepted missiles. Over the past two days, although the vast majority of missiles targeting U.S. military bases in Qatar were intercepted, debris still caused fires in multiple locations, injuring 16 people. The Qatari government urged the public to suspend public activities and avoid going out unless necessary. Qatar closed its airspace on February 28.

——Bahrain

In the past two days, Iran has continued to launch missile strikes against the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet base located in Manama, the capital of Bahrain, and residents in the area have been evacuated. Bahrain International Airport and several residential buildings were affected. Many residential buildings experienced noticeable vibrations when missiles were intercepted. Bahrain's airspace has been closed, and traffic in the capital has significantly decreased. All schools in Bahrain have switched to online teaching, and most government and corporate employees are working remotely. According to an official announcement from Bahrain on the morning of March 1, there have been 4 injuries within Bahrain.

Bahraini media reported on March 2 that debris from intercepted missiles caused a fire on a boat in Salman City, resulting in 1 death and 2 serious injuries.

——Saudi Arabia

In the past two days, the capital city of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia has remained generally calm, and the daily lives of residents have not been significantly affected. However, Saudi Airlines temporarily canceled flights to and from several neighboring countries starting February 28. According to official Saudi news, on February 28, Iran targeted U.S. military objectives in Riyadh Province and the Eastern Province, and all missiles were intercepted. Reporters in downtown Riyadh did not hear any significant explosions, but some citizens reported hearing several loud noises in the northeastern part of Riyadh.

——Iraq

Iraq, as a neighboring country of Iran, has also been affected by the current military actions. On the morning of February 28, central Babylon Province in Iraq was bombed. According to sources, a command post of the Iran-aligned militia "Popular Mobilization Forces" was targeted in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike, resulting in at least 2 deaths. Later that day, multiple explosions occurred in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdish Autonomous Region in northern Iraq. Television footage showed explosions near a base housing U.S. troops and the U.S. consulate in Erbil.

The "Popular Mobilization Forces" confirmed on March 1 that 4 of its members were killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike in Diyala Province, Iraq.

On the evening of March 1, the "Green Zone" in Baghdad, where the U.S. Embassy is located, was heavily guarded. Hundreds of protesters gathered on a main road leading to the "Green Zone" to demonstrate, chanting slogans condemning the U.S. and Israel for attacking Iran. The Iraqi government condemned the U.S.-Israeli killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei as a "blatant act of aggression" that violates international law and conventions.

——Jordan

The capital of Jordan, Amman, remained generally calm on March 1, and the daily lives of residents were not significantly affected. On February 28, reporters in Amman heard explosions and alarm sounds multiple times. In several areas of Jordan, including Amman, debris from intercepted missiles fell, causing property damage but no casualties. Jordan has not closed its airspace at this time.

——Palestine

The West Bank of Palestine is adjacent to Israel. In the past two days, reporters in Ramallah, a city in the West Bank where they are stationed, heard explosions and air defense alarms coming from the direction of Israel, and saw the trails of intercepted missiles lighting up the sky. At times, accompanied by the sound of explosions, the doors and windows of the reporter's residence shook. The reporter's phone frequently received security alerts.