Arrests, denials and missing images: Gulf states’ response to Iranian strikes
Summary
Since the conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28, Iranian forces have targeted US military sites in Gulf states allied with the US. Gulf countries have arrested over 1,000 people to prevent the sharing of images and information about these Iranian strikes, while denying that the attacks have reached their targets.Key Facts
- Iran has launched attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, and Jordan since February 28, 2026.
- Many videos showing these attacks are short, distant, and filmed from border areas, such as Iraqi cities.
- Gulf governments have arrested more than 1,000 people accused of filming or sharing images of the attacks.
- Arrests include residents, journalists, tourists, and expatriates.
- Bahrain arrested over 300 people in late May; at least 34 were sentenced to 3-10 years in prison for sharing content online.
- Kuwait sentenced more than 200 people to suspended or real prison terms between April and May.
- In the UAE, 375 people were arrested in March, with police conducting phone searches in affected areas.
- Bahrain and Kuwait revoked the citizenship of many people accused of supporting Iran or sharing information on the strikes.
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