Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain under overnight missile, drone attacks

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain were under missile and drone attacks throughout the night, according to reports early Friday. Kuwait announced early Friday that it had repelled missile and drone attacks. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia said it destroyed a drone in its airspace, and sirens sounded three times overnight in Bahrain, as the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 35th day.

Kuwait

The Kuwaiti army said in a statement that its air defenses had intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks. It added that any explosions heard were the result of air defense systems intercepting incoming threats, urging residents to follow safety instructions. In a related statement, Kuwait's National Guard denied rumors circulating on social media about a possible radiation leak. It confirmed that radiation readings in the air and territorial waters remain within normal levels, noting that specialized teams are continuously monitoring the situation in coordination with relevant authorities.

Bahrain

In Bahrain, the Interior Ministry announced that warning sirens sounded three times since early Friday. The ministry urged citizens to head to the nearest safe location without providing further details. Sirens are normally activated when potential threats or attacks are detected.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted and destroyed a drone that targeted the kingdom in recent hours, without giving further details.

Conflict context

The developments came as regional escalation has flared up since Israel and the US launched a joint attack on Iran on Feb. 28, killing over 1,340 people according to Iranian authorities, including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.