Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said on Twitter Wednesday that a warning siren had been operated across the country. Officials have called for calm and urged citizens and residents to go immediately to shelter where they are in the safest place.
US forces have intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran
AFP quoted the US military as saying it had also intercepted several Iranian missiles and drones fired across the Gulf respectively, and conducted self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island in Iran.
Key Developments
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Iran launched several surface-to-surface ballistic missiles targeting Gulf Arab neighbours.
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US Central Command (Centcom) said the missiles had all fallen some distance short of their targets.
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The other two missiles aimed at Kuwait fell short of their target or disintegrated.
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US and Bahraini intercept missile attack on Bahrain: There have been reports that US and Bahraini air defence systems intercepted 3 missiles launched towards Bahrain.
Local Drones Were Downed Over Regional Waters
Centcom also reported that:
Three Iranian Attack Drones Struck by US Forces
The drones were reportedly heading out to sea to avoid possible civilian traffic in regional water.
The US military had confirmed it retaliated in self defence against strikes from Qeshm Island, located at the strategically vital mouth of the Strait of Hormuz.
The strikes targeted:
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Iranian military ground control station.
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Sites believed to be linked to attacks in recent days.
Strategic Importance of Qeshm Island
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Qeshm Island is located in the Strait of Hormuz — the global oil and gas shipping choke point.
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Traffic through the waterway has been heavily disrupted since late February when tensions flared after a series of attacks by US and Israel against Iran.
No US Casualties Reported
Centcom confirmed that:
No US forces were hurt in the operations.
The incoming threats were intercepted and neutralised.
These developments highlight the rising security challenges in the Gulf as tensions between Iran and both its U.S.
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