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U.S.-Iran tensions flare as air raid sirens sound in Kuwait, Bahrain

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Air raid sirens sounded in Kuwait and Bahrain as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate.
  • Kuwait's military reported intercepting hostile drones, while Bahrain urged citizens to stay calm and seek safety.
  • Iran claimed new drone attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan and a fire at a U.S. logistics center in Kuwait, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has intensified, with air raid sirens blaring in Kuwait and Bahrain on the fourth day of escalating tensions. Kuwait's military announced its air defense forces were responding to hostile drone attacks, attributing loud noises across the country to interception efforts.

Kuwait's air defense forces are currently responding to hostile drone attacks.

โ€” Kuwait militaryKuwait's military statement regarding the drone activity.

Bahrain's Interior Ministry also reported air raid sirens, urging citizens and residents to remain calm and move to safe locations. These events follow Iran's claims of launching new drone strikes against U.S. bases in Jordan, targeting areas housing F-18 fighter jets and large equipment hangars. Iran also asserted responsibility for a fire at a U.S. logistics center in Kuwait.

Bahrain has once again sounded air raid sirens, calling on citizens and residents to remain calm and go to nearby safe locations.

โ€” Bahrain Ministry of InteriorSocial media post from Bahrain's Interior Ministry.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until "the evil acts of the United States end." The ongoing hostilities have heightened concerns across the Persian Gulf region, with multiple nations experiencing alerts and military responses.

The Strait of Hormuz will continue to be closed until the evil acts of the United States end.

โ€” Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsStatement regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.