Iran's Day 24 Gulf barrage: UAE intercepts ballistic missile near Al Dhafra; Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia under fire

Iran continued its sustained missile and drone campaign against Gulf states on Day 24, firing at multiple targets across the Arabian Peninsula in the early hours of March 23. **UAE — Abu Dhabi:** UAE authorities intercepted a ballistic missile over the Al Shawamekh area of Abu Dhabi, near Al Dhafra Air Base — the largest US military installation in the Middle East and forward operating base for US operations. An Indian national living in the UAE was injured by falling shrapnel from the interception. **Bahrain and Kuwait:** Both countries sounded missile alerts over incoming Iranian fire. It was not immediately clear whether there was damage or casualties from the barrages. **Saudi Arabia:** The Saudi Defence Ministry confirmed it destroyed drones over the Eastern Province, home to the majority of Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure, including Aramco facilities. The Day 24 Gulf barrage continues Iran's strategy of multi-front pressure: striking Israel, Gulf US allies, and energy infrastructure simultaneously. Al Dhafra Air Base hosts US F-35s and other assets used in operations against Iran, making it a recurring Iranian target.