Iran continued launching drone and missile attacks on US-linked targets across the Gulf region on Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump criticised Washington’s allies for what he described as limited support in the ongoing war.
In Iraq, a drone and rocket attack targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early Tuesday. A strike also hit a house reportedly hosting Iranian advisers, killing four people, according to security officials. An AFP journalist saw black smoke rising from the embassy area, while air defence systems intercepted another incoming drone.
Earlier, air defences had thwarted a rocket attack on the embassy, while a separate drone strike sparked a fire at the Al-Rasheed Hotel inside Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, an area housing diplomatic missions.
Meanwhile, several explosions were heard in Doha, a day after similar blasts shook the Qatari capital. In Dubai, three explosions followed a missile alert that urged residents to seek immediate shelter due to potential threats.
Additionally, a tanker off the coast of Oman was struck by an “unknown projectile,” according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. Authorities reported minor structural damage but confirmed no crew injuries.
Rising casualties and regional spillover
The escalating attacks have increased casualties across the region. A US military spokesperson said around 200 American personnel have been wounded in seven countries since the conflict began, with most injuries described as minor. However, 10 troops remain seriously wounded, while 13 have been killed.
The affected countries include Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the widening scope of the conflict.
Meanwhile, Iraq has again emerged as a key battleground. A strike in Baghdad killed four people, including two individuals believed to be Iranian advisers linked to Tehran-backed groups.
Iran-aligned militia Kataeb Hezbollah also confirmed the death of senior figure Abu Ali al-Askari, reportedly killed in an earlier strike.
Furthermore, drone and rocket attacks have increasingly targeted oil facilities, raising concerns about energy security and further regional escalation.
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