There are continuous missile and drone attacks from Iran in many Gulf countries. On March 31, 2026, the armies of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) used their defense systems to stop these attacks. These attacks caused a fire in an oil tanker in Kuwait and caused minor damage to houses in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This tension has increased concern among expatriates working in the Gulf.
📰: US-Israel attack on religious center in Zanjan, Iran, heavy damage to dome and minaret.
Where and how much damage has been caused by the attacks?
There have been continuous attacks from Iran for the last few days, due to which oil supply and normal life has been affected. The table below provides key information about the attacks:
Country Damage and incident information Kuwait Al-Salmi oil tanker fire and water plant attacked Saudi Arabia Missiles intercepted in Riyadh and eastern region, houses damaged by debris UAE Drone attack on a Kuwaiti tanker parked at Dubai Port Israel Explosions were heard in Jerusalem and sirens were sounded Turkey Iranian missile entered the sky of Turkey which was shot down by NATO USA US President threatened to destroy Iran’s oil wells
What has been the impact on the safety of migrants and the general public?
This situation has become quite serious for millions of Indians and other expatriates living in Gulf countries. The missiles were destroyed in the air in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but some houses were damaged due to their debris falling in residential areas. for security reasons NYU Abu Dhabi has closed its campus after Iran said it was targeting American institutions.
Kuwait’s army said that their air defense systems are working continuously. An employee was also killed in an attack on March 30. America has claimed that it has destroyed 150 Iranian ships so far. Gulf countries are now demanding more strict military action from America on Iran so that peace can be restored in the region.
