Middle East: Iran says targeted US bases in Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced Saturday morning that it launched aerial missiles at US bases in the Gulf region. State broadcaster IRIB cited the Guard, stating the action followed an "invasion" of Sirik and Qeshm Island by the "child-killing and terrorist US army."

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Following the invasion of the child-killing and terrorist US army into Sirik and Qeshm Island, enemy bases in the region were hit by aerial missiles.

Kuwait's military reported its air defenses intercepted "hostile" drones and missiles, with the General Staff confirming any audible explosions were from these defensive actions. Bahrain activated its air raid sirens early Saturday, urging citizens and residents to remain calm and seek safe places, according to the Interior Ministry.

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Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.

US Central Command announced that its forces shot down four Iranian "one-way attack drones" aimed toward the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM also reported striking Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, stating these actions were to "defend against further attacks." The command emphasized that the drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic.

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The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces confirms that any explosions that may be heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks.