Iran continues to launch attacks across the Gulf to US allies, retaliating against US strikes. Tehran has fired missiles and drones on March 6 into Kuwait, Saudia Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain - all countries that host US forces. As such many countries are trying to repatriate many of their nationals. FRANCE 24 spoke to a French expatriate based in Kuwait.
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Fact-check: Real-time X posts discuss Iran striking US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, consistent with the article's claims. Multiple reputable news sources including NYT, Al Jazeera, France 24, and the US State Department confirm Iran launched missiles and drones at US allies in the Gulf, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, around March 6, 2026, in retaliation for US strikes, with reports of airport damage and repatriation efforts. The source article from France 24 matches this reporting exactly.
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Iran has launched attacks on US allies in the Gulf, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, in retaliation for US strikes. The attacks have prompted several countries to repatriate their nationals from the region. A French expatriate in Kuwait shared their experience with FRANCE 24 amid the escalating tensions.