In pictures: Middle East in smoke as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli strikes

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The Middle East has again been caught in conflict as Iran struck the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for morning strikes by the US and Israel on its military and civilian structures.

 Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain on Feb 28, 2026. — Reuters
Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain on Feb 28, 2026. — Reuters
Smoke is left in the sky after blasts were heard in Doha, Qatar, on Feb 28, 2026. — Reuters
Smoke is left in the sky after blasts were heard in Doha, Qatar, on Feb 28, 2026. — Reuters
People watch from their balcony following explosions after the Qatar’s defense ministry says it has downed missiles targeting the country, in Doha, Qatar on February 28, 2026. — Reuters
People watch from their balcony following explosions after the Qatar’s defense ministry says it has downed missiles targeting the country, in Doha, Qatar on February 28, 2026. — Reuters
Smoke rises after the state news agency reported missile attack on the service center of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, in Manama, Bahrain February 28, 2026 in this still image obtained from a video. — Video obtained by Reuters
Smoke rises after the state news agency reported missile attack on the service center of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, in Manama, Bahrain February 28, 2026 in this still image obtained from a video. — Video obtained by Reuters

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