Bahrain intercepts Iranian missiles, drones targeting civilian sites

Bahrain’s Defense Force announced on Wednesday that it had intercepted and destroyed three Iranian missiles and a number of drones targeting civilian sites in the kingdom. In a statement, the Defense Force accused Iran of continuing its “hostile approach” through missile and drone attacks aimed at “civilian” facilities. The statement urged residents to exercise caution and avoid approaching or touching any suspicious objects or debris resulting from the attacks, and to immediately report any findings to authorities. No information was provided regarding casualties or damage.

Context of the attack

The interception came after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had attacked US bases in Kuwait in response to an American strike on Qeshm Island in southern Iran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) later reported that “two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by US and Bahraini air defense forces.” The attack on Bahrain represents a significant escalation, as it directly targeted a US ally hosting the US 5th Fleet.