politics
Kuwait and Bahrain face more Iranian missiles
Bahrain said Saturday that Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones toward the kingdom and Kuwait, all of which were intercepted and destroyed by Bahrain’s air defense systems.
TL;DR
- Bahrain's air defense systems intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting the kingdom and Kuwait.
- U.S. Central Command intercepted seven ballistic missiles aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain, with one failing before reaching its target.
- U.S. forces also shot down multiple Iranian drones heading towards the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring Gulf countries.
- In response, U.S. forces struck several Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites.
- Bahrain urged residents to report any unfamiliar or suspicious objects and condemned the attacks as a violation of international humanitarian law.
- President Trump expressed optimism about easing tensions with Iran, suggesting a resolution would lead to lower fertilizer prices.