{"id":6764,"date":"2026-03-10T10:37:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=6764"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:37:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:37:46","slug":"iran-launches-new-drone-missile-attacks-on-israel-gulf-states-death-toll-climbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/iran-launches-new-drone-missile-attacks-on-israel-gulf-states-death-toll-climbs\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran Launches New Drone &amp; Missile Attacks on Israel, Gulf States; Death Toll Climbs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"1320\" src=\"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1977\/2026\/03\/IMG_3685.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1977\/2026\/03\/IMG_3685.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1977\/2026\/03\/IMG_3685-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1977\/2026\/03\/IMG_3685-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By Juba Global News Network | JubaGlobal.comMarch 10, 2026<br>As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its 11th day, Tehran has intensified its retaliatory campaign with fresh waves of drone and missile barrages targeting Israel and multiple Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The strikes, which have now hit nearly every major Gulf state including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman, mark an unprecedented escalation in regional involvement. Iranian forces have fired thousands of projectiles since the conflict began on February 28, aiming to pressure US allies hosting American military bases and disrupt energy infrastructure amid threats to the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Escalating Retaliatory Barrages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iran\u2019s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and regular armed forces have launched coordinated attacks using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and low-cost Shahed-style drones. Key developments in recent days include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Israel<\/strong>: Iranian forces claimed a drone strike on an oil and gas refinery and fuel tanks in Haifa, with explosions reported in central and northern areas. Sirens sounded across the country as defenses intercepted incoming threats. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported a sharp decline in successful Iranian penetrations, attributing this to the destruction of around 300 missile launchers in joint US-Israeli operations. Despite this, sporadic barrages continue, with at least one recent missile launch detected targeting Israeli territory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saudi Arabia<\/strong>: Riyadh\u2019s air defenses intercepted multiple drones over the oil-rich eastern province and Shaybah oil field, as well as ballistic missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base (hosting US troops). Explosions were reported near Riyadh, with some drones downed east of the capital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kuwait<\/strong>: The National Guard reported shooting down six drones in northern and southern areas. Earlier strikes targeted fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport, triggering fires and precautionary cuts to crude production by the national oil company. Residential areas and government buildings faced impacts, with smoke plumes visible over Kuwait City.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UAE<\/strong>: Dubai saw sirens blare early Tuesday as defenses responded to incoming threats. The UAE reported intercepting 16-17 ballistic missiles and over 100 drones in recent barrages, though some fell in territory causing limited damage. Strikes have hit US-linked sites, including the Al Dhafra Air Base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bahrain and Qatar<\/strong>: Bahrain reported damage to a water desalination plant and civilian infrastructure from drone strikes, with at least one fatality in Manama. Qatar intercepted drones targeting energy facilities and US bases like Al Udeid, the largest American installation in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Iran has now attacked all GCC members for the first time in history, often prioritizing proximity advantages for shorter-range drones. Estimates indicate Iran has launched nearly 3,000 missiles and drones across the region since late February, though launch rates have dropped significantly (by up to 92% from peak days) due to degraded capabilities from coalition strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mounting Casualties and Humanitarian Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The death toll continues to rise amid the widening conflict:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Gulf states<\/strong>: Civilian and military casualties include at least 14-30 reported killed across targeted countries, with dozens injured. Strikes have hit residential buildings, airports, desalination plants, and oil facilities, raising fears of broader civilian harm. One Indian and one Bangladeshi national were among early fatalities in Saudi Arabia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Israel<\/strong>: At least 13-16 civilians and soldiers killed, with hundreds wounded from missile impacts in populated areas like Beit Shemesh and Tel Aviv.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Broader regional toll<\/strong>: Iranian sources report over 1,200-1,300 killed domestically from US-Israeli strikes (including civilians in residential and school areas), while coalition figures claim thousands of Iranian military losses. US fatalities stand at around 7-9 service members, primarily from base strikes in the Gulf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Humanitarian concerns are mounting: Thousands displaced, infrastructure damaged (including energy and water facilities), and economic ripple effects from disrupted oil flows. Gulf states have condemned the attacks as reckless, with some closing US embassies or ordering non-essential staff to leave amid direct hits on diplomatic sites (e.g., US embassies\/consulates in Riyadh, Kuwait, and Dubai).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strategic Context and No Signs of De-escalation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iran\u2019s strategy appears aimed at raising costs for US allies to pressure Washington into ending the war, while avoiding full direct confrontation. However, the barrages have risked backfiring by pushing Gulf nations closer to the US-Israel coalition\u2014potentially inviting defensive responses or even active participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Trump has vowed intensified strikes if threats persist, dismissing Iranian apologies (e.g., from President Masoud Pezeshkian for \u201cneighboring countries\u201d) as insincere amid continued launches. The new Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has signaled defiance, with hardliners insisting the conflict ends on Tehran\u2019s terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No immediate ceasefire appears likely as both sides claim military gains: Coalition forces report degrading Iran\u2019s navy, air force, and missile stocks, while Iran demonstrates asymmetric resilience through drone swarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The war\u2019s expansion across the Gulf has already triggered global energy shocks and heightened fears of a prolonged regional conflagration. Juba Global News Network will provide ongoing coverage as developments unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sources: Aggregated from Al Jazeera, BBC, Reuters, CNN, ACLED, Understanding War, AP, and regional defense ministry statements as of March 10, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Juba Global News Network | JubaGlobal.comMarch 10, 2026As the US-Israel war with Iran enters&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1199,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[830,643,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-breaking-news","category-more-articles","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6764","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1199"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6764"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6764\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6766,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6764\/revisions\/6766"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6764"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6764"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6764"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}