Overview
- Explosions and air-defense interceptions were reported on March 1 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Manama.
- Reports say Iran targeted the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in response to Feb. 28 strikes on Iranian territory.
- Dubai-based actress Erica Fernandes said "the sounds of interceptions are real, and they're jarring," calling the situation scary.
- Fernandes praised the UAE government's rapid response, said she is following official guidance, and confirmed she is safe.
- Some outlets reported the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and said cleric Alireza Arafi was named interim leader, with Iran's president vowing revenge, though these claims were presented as developing.