As of the morning of March 8, 2026, the casualties in the Persian Gulf states (excluding Iran) as a result of the conflict that began on February 28, 2026, are estimated at at least 9 people, according to confirmed data from government authorities in the region.
Their number continues to grow due to Iranian retaliatory strikes against regional allies and US bases.
The distribution of casualties by country in the Gulf region is as follows:
United Arab Emirates (UAE): 3 deaths are reported, according to the country's Ministry of Defense.
Kuwait: There are reports of 3 deaths, including two Kuwaiti soldiers, as a result of Iranian attacks.
Bahrain: 1 death confirmed after a fire in the “Salman“ industrial zone caused by an interception of a missile. On March 6, Iranian strikes were also reported on the Israeli embassy in Bahrain.
Oman: 1 death was reported on board the tanker MKD VYOM (flagged to the Marshall Islands), which was hit by a shell off the coast of Muscat.
Qatar: Attacks were reported on the Al Udeid air base, used by US forces, but there are no detailed figures on the number of casualties among the local population at this time.
Iranian state media and the Red Crescent report between 1,230 and 1,332 deaths. Some human rights organizations estimate the death toll at over 2,400.
Israel confirms at least 12 civilians killed and hundreds injured in Iranian missile strikes.
Washington acknowledges seven US service members killed in operations.