Aya Batrawi

strikes by targeting U.S.

troops at bases in the Gulf.

The U.S.

military says three U.S.

ground troops were killed and five seriously wounded as part of a support group in Kuwait.

But attacks have gone beyond just military bases in the Gulf.

Commercial ports in Dubai and Oman have been targeted, as have airports in Kuwait and the UAE cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, shutting down airspace and leaving thousands of tourists stranded.

High-rise towers and fancy hotels have also been struck by drones or fallen debris from missile interceptions in Bahrain and Dubai, including on its luxury Palm Island.

As of now, Gulf Arab states have not responded militarily to Iran's attacks.

Aya Batrawi, NPR News, Dubai.

Gulf countries have not responded militarily as of now, but they say they reserve the right to do so.

And they've been holding calls with both Iran's foreign minister, but also many of the leaders here have spoken with President Trump in the last 24 to 48 hours.

Now, Iran says the bases located in these countries are being used against them.

And so they're going to continue targeting those bases where there are U.S.

troops.

But, you know, again, Dubai is not known for having U.S.

bases or U.S.

positions.

So the attacks, at least here in the UAE, seem to be directed at the country's image as a safe haven and because of the UAE's close ties with Israel.

The school in the southwestern city of Manab was struck early Saturday as students across Iran were just starting the school week.