Iranian Missiles Strike Bahrain and Kuwait Amid Rising Tension
Missiles and drones target Gulf nations as Iranian aggression escalates despite ongoing ceasefire talks.
Bahrain and Kuwait faced new aerial attacks early Saturday following recent U.S. airstrikes against Iran.
Bahrain, home to the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, strongly condemned the missile strikes on its territory and neighboring Kuwait.
The authorities in Bahrain reported intercepting seven missiles fired from Iran, describing the actions as “blatant aggression” and a “flagrant violation” of sovereignty. This marks the second such attack on both nations within three days.
Bahrain Confirms Missile and Drone Interceptions
Bahrain’s Defence Force Command revealed that Iranian strikes continued with missiles and drones targeting civilian areas in the country. The statement referred to these acts as part of a “systematic hostile approach.”
Defence systems reportedly intercepted three missiles along with several drones. Authorities advised residents to avoid unfamiliar objects, while assuring specialized engineering teams were ready to handle them safely.
Kuwait Reports Missile Intercepts and Falling Debris
Kuwait also condemned the attacks, warning that they pose a “direct threat” to civilians and represent a “dangerous escalation.”
Col. Saud Al Otaibi of the Defence Ministry stated that seven ballistic missiles were detected and intercepted over Kuwaiti airspace. Falling debris caused some material damage, but no injuries were reported.
The General Fire Force recorded three incidents related to the interceptions, including two small fires caused by falling shrapnel and one area secured for safety. Brig. Gen. Mohammed Al Ghareeb urged citizens not to handle suspicious objects and to report them immediately using the emergency hotline 112.
Kuwait’s aviation authority confirmed that air traffic resumed after a temporary interruption. During the closure, flights operated by Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways were diverted to other airports.
Rising Regional Tensions Amid Conflict
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced they were targeting “enemy bases” after U.S. forces struck Iranian radar sites and downed drones near the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported intercepting six missiles fired by Iran, while the seventh reportedly failed to hit its target.
Since the conflict began on February 28, Gulf countries have faced occasional attacks despite their reputation as a safe haven. Though a ceasefire was established on April 8, negotiations continue to find a lasting solution and reopen vital trade routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
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