US strikes Iranian missile sites as tensions escalate
07/16/2026 July 16, 2026 Bahrain, Kuwait issue alerts amid new security threats Bahrain and Kuwaithave issued fresh security warnings as regional tensions continue to escalate
07/16/2026 July 16, 2026 Bahrain, Kuwait issue alerts amid new security threats Bahrain and Kuwaithave issued fresh security warnings as regional tensions continue to escalate. Bahrain's Interior Ministry said air raid sirens had been activated and urged people to remain calm, seek shelter and follow official instructions.
Meanwhile, Kuwait's military said its air defense systems were intercepting hostile drone attacks from Iran. The armed forces added that any explosions heard by residents were likely the result of air defense operations and urged the public to follow security guidance from authorities.
IRGC footage shows a drone launch during operations targeting Bahrain and Kuwait on July 14 Image: Sepahnews/AFP The alerts come after a series of US and Iranian strikes in recent days. Iran has claimed attacks on targets in Bahrain, including facilities linked to the US military, while Jordan and Kuwait have also reported intercepting missiles or drones allegedly launched from Iran.
Both Bahrainand Kuwait host US military facilities and have been on heightened alert as the confrontation between Washington and Tehran continues to intensify.
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