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Panic spread long before the truth did.
As reports of suspected missile activity near foreign bases in the Persian Gulf leaked out, phones lit up, rumors exploded, and families rushed indoors without knowing why. Governments stayed quiet, airlines changed course, and entire cities held their breath, waiting for answers that never seemed to arri
Across the Persian Gulf, the night unfolded in half-truths and tense waiting rooms. Radar blips, intercepted signals, and unconfirmed sightings sparked security alerts from Abu Dhabi to Manama to airbases in Qatar. Residents were told to stay inside, avoid military zones, and keep their eyes on official channels, even as social media flooded with speculation and fear.
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