WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe examines the new strategy of Iran to target oil facilities reesulting in a jump in oil prices and closure of oil and LNG facilities across the GCC. Gambakwe explains that foreigners are stranded across the GCC and are now leaving through Oman, which is the only available corridor.

Going forward, Gambakwe says the USA and Israel have to go into Iran and take over the government.

GCC Regional Security Update: March 6, 2026

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region faces an unprecedented security crisis amid a broader conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. All six GCC states have endured extensive Iranian missile and drone barrages. Below are the key military and security events reported today.

Key Attacks by GCC State

• United Arab Emirates (UAE): The Ministry of Defence intercepted 9 ballistic missiles and 109 of 112 detected drones. Emergency alerts urged shelter in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Cumulative toll: 3 civilian fatalities, over 112 minor injuries.

• Qatar: Emiri Air Defense Forces thwarted a drone attack on Al-Udeid Air Base, the largest US facility in the Middle East. Qatar condemned Iranian strikes on Bahrain buildings housing Qatari Amiri Naval Forces personnel.

• Bahrain: Strikes hit the Financial Harbour Towers (housing the Israeli embassy) in Manama, an oil refinery, and residential buildings, sparking fires now under control.

• Saudi Arabia: Intercepted and destroyed 3 drones east of Riyadh; neutralized 3 ballistic missiles targeting Prince Sultan Air Base with no damage.

• Kuwait: Armed Forces countered missiles and drones targeting civilian and military sites. Casualties: 2 personnel and 1 child killed, 67 injured. US suspended embassy operations.

Broader Regional Impacts

Aviation Disruptions

Airspace closures created bottlenecks at major hubs. Emirates and Etihad run limited schedules amid cancellations; Canada has chartered evacuation flights.

Diplomatic Action

GCC and EU foreign ministers issued a joint statement condemning the attacks as a global security threat and affirming GCC self-defense rights.

Energy Infrastructure Strikes (March 2–5, 2026)

Energy facilities were primary targets, forcing halts and rerouting.

• Saudi Arabia: Ras Tanura Refinery (Saudi Aramco) hit by intercepted drones; debris caused minor fire, leading to shutdown and Red Sea crude rerouting.

• Qatar: Drones struck QatarEnergy facilities in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed Industrial Cities, halting all LNG production (∼20% of global exports) indefinitely.

• United Arab Emirates (UAE):

  • Fujairah Oil Storage Zone: Debris from intercepted drone ignited fire.

  • Abu Dhabi Fuel Terminal: Drone strike caused fire; operations unaffected.

• Bahrain: Bapco Refinery (Maameer) struck by ballistic missile on March 5, sparking fire.

• Oman: Port of Duqm targeted multiple times by drones; debris near fuel tanks, one direct hit on tank. Oil tanker hit offshore, killing 1 crew member.