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Iran Launches Over 5,400 Attacks on US Bases and Arab Sites in a Month: Data

Dubai: Iran carried out at least 5,471 missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and critical sites in seven Arab countries since Feb. 28, according to compiled official data early Monday. As US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation continue, numerous critical locations across Gulf countries have been targeted.

According to Anadolu Agency, information compiled from defense ministries and official information centers of the affected countries indicates the United Arab Emirates was the most impacted. The UAE Defense Ministry reported its systems intercepted 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,914 drones since the start of the attacks.

Kuwait stated it intercepted 309 ballistic missiles and 616 drones, as per statements from the government's information center and the military. Bahrain's Defense Force General Command reported neutralizing 174 missiles and 391 drones over the same period, while Qatar's Defense Ministry documented 206 ballistic missile and 93 drone attacks targeting the country.

Jordan's military recorded 262 missile and drone attacks during the conflict. Saudi Arabia reported that at least 52 missiles and 1,006 drones targeted its territory. Oman stated it was targeted by 19 drones.

Regional escalations have continued to rage since Israel and the US launched an offensive against Iran on Feb. 28, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,340 people to date, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.