The Gulf region edged closer to tension on Saturday as Bahrain and Kuwait accused Iran of launching missile and drone attacks against their territories, calling the move a serious violation of sovereignty and a dangerous escalation, according to Arab News.
Bahrain said its air defenses, along with support from allies, intercepted seven missiles aimed at both Bahrain and neighboring Kuwait. The country’s foreign ministry strongly condemned what it described as “blatant aggression,” stressing that true security cannot be built through weapons or threats. Officials urged Iran to immediately stop targeting Gulf nations.
Kuwait echoed the concern, confirming that its forces had intercepted incoming missiles and drones. Its foreign ministry warned that the attacks posed a direct threat to civilians and residents, labeling them a clear breach of international norms and a step toward further instability in the region.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, however, stated that the strikes were aimed at strategic military targets, including the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait, which hosts U.S. troops, and the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.
The incident comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States. Earlier, the U.S. military reported intercepting Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. In response, American forces carried out strikes on Iranian coastal radar systems, saying the move was necessary to prevent further attacks.
U.S. Central Command confirmed that most of the missiles fired toward Kuwait and Bahrain were intercepted, with no reported casualties among American personnel.
The exchange marks a troubling moment in an already fragile ceasefire, as global concerns grow over the safety of vital energy routes and the risk of a wider regional conflict.
