Gulf countries continue to remain on high alert as the Iran war continues to rage. Seven days since Operation Epic Fury was launched by the US and Israel against Iran, the Interior Ministry of Bahrain urged people in the Gulf state to seek shelter.
A message on X shared by the ministry's account read: "The siren has been sounded .Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place."
In a statement, the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force said it had destroyed a total of 78 missiles and 143 drones targeting Bahraini territory in what it described as “treacherous” attacks by Iran.
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The command said it “takes pride in the high level of combat readiness and vigilance shown by its personnel”. The military urged the public to shelter in their homes, only leaving “in cases of extreme necessity”.
As the war continues, UK Prime MinisterKeir Starmertold the king of Bahrain that four jets the UK is deploying to Qatar could be used to help defend the kingdom from Iranian missile and drone strikes against Gulf states.
"The Prime Minister also offered further defensive air cover from these jets for Bahrain to bolster their security," Starmer told Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in a call late on Thursday, according to a readout from Starmer's office on Friday.
Multiple Gulf and Arab states — along with Turkiye and Azerbaijan — have increasingly found themselves drawn into the widening conflict.
Kuwait’s military reported that its air‑defence systems are actively engaging missiles and drones that have entered its airspace, describing the ongoing interceptions as a response to “hostile” aerial threats.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
