CONFLICTED 🚨 Emergency Episode: The Iran War Has Begun 🚨
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Feb 28, 2026 Breaking air strikes and widespread counterattacks ignite a new Iran-centered war. An on-the-ground account describes missile interceptions over the UAE. They explore strategic aims like targeting the IRGC, strike scope and revealed Iranian capabilities. Discussion covers regional spillover, naval and cyber operations, potential blockades on Hormuz, and how Gulf states are aligning amid escalating asymmetric threats.
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Eyewitness In UAE Saw Ballistic Interceptions
- Aimen Dean witnessed ballistic missile interceptions over his city in the UAE earlier this morning.
- He describes the scene as returning memories from childhood and confirms he personally heard/intercepted missiles just outside his balcony.
Counterstrikes Rapidly Involved Multiple GCC States
- Iran's counterattacks quickly extended to multiple GCC states and risked civilian casualties because missiles targeted US assets inside those countries.
- Aimen notes civilians died in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait due to missile targeting of American sites within populated areas.
Negotiations Were Used To Build Legitimacy And Test Positions
- Recent nuclear talks were used tactically to build legitimacy for action while US and allies prepared assets for strikes.
- Aimen explains Iran offered repatriation of 411 kg HEU then backtracked to dilution, which the US saw as a stalling tactic.