Kuwait activates air defense; Bahrain reports sirens amid Iran attack claims

Kuwait's air defense systems were activated, and sirens sounded in Bahrain, as reports emerged of Iranian drone attacks targeting U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the strikes, stating they attacked the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and a base in Jordan.

Bahrain's Interior Ministry issued a statement urging citizens to proceed to safe locations and remain calm, though further details on the situation were not immediately provided. The independent verification of Iran's claims could not be confirmed at the time of reporting.

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Kuwait's military announced on the platform "X" that its air defense systems are currently operating.

This escalation follows a period of heightened tensions in the region, with Iran having previously fired on various locations. Both Bahrain and Kuwait host U.S. military bases, situated relatively close to Iran's borders. The IRGC's announcement marks a significant development in the ongoing regional instability.

Kuwait and other Gulf states have experienced Iranian shelling in recent days. The presence of U.S. military installations in these countries, just a few hundred kilometers from Iran, makes them potential targets amid the escalating conflict.

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Residents should move to safe places and remain calm.