Kuwait, Jordan Intercept Iranian Missile Attack; Bahrain Sirens Sound
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kuwait and Jordan announced they intercepted an Iranian missile attack, with Jordan's air defenses downing four missiles originating from Iran.
- Bahrain activated its sirens, warning residents of a potential missile launch targeting the country.
- These incidents occurred amid escalating tensions and retaliatory attacks between Iran and the United States, involving attacks on shipping lanes.
Kuwait and Jordan reported intercepting an Iranian missile attack early Monday, as Bahrain activated its sirens, warning residents of a potential launch against the Gulf nation. The events unfold amidst ongoing retaliatory strikes between Iran and the United States.
Jordanian military sources confirmed that the country's air defenses downed four missiles that entered its airspace from Iranian territory. The missiles caused no casualties or material damage, according to the Petra news agency. Royal Engineers teams managed the scattered debris and secured the affected areas.
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Similarly, the Kuwaiti Army announced its systems were engaging hostile aerial targets within its airspace, attributing any audible explosions to the interception of these attacks. The military urged citizens to follow official safety instructions.
Bahrain's Interior Ministry also reported that sirens were activated three times, presumably to warn of an attack on the small Gulf kingdom. Residents were advised to remain calm, seek safe locations, and monitor official news channels. These developments follow a U.S. Central Command report of renewed American strikes against Iran on Sunday, in retaliation for Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had also continued missile and drone bombardments on Sunday against several U.S. allies in the region, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, some of which reported damage to civilian and energy facilities.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.