US military officials said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain on Friday, hours after reporting that four one-way attack drones were intercepted.
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In a statement on social media, United States Central Command said it intercepted six of the missiles and that the seventh did not reach its intended target. It added that there were no reports of casualties among US personnel and rejected Iranian claims that the attack damaged the Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.
The US says it shot down four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz and then struck Iranian radar sites on Qeshm Island and in Goruk.
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Residents in Kuwait and Bahrain reported hearing explosions early Saturday, with air defence systems activated in both countries. Witnesses near Kuwait International Airport said loud blasts were heard as authorities responded to what they described as hostile missile and drone activity. In Manama, air raid sirens were reported alongside interceptions in the sky.
The United States Department of State separately announced approval of a $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait, including counter-drone systems from defence firm Anduril, citing regional security concerns and protection of a key non-NATO ally.
Officials in Kuwait earlier this week condemned Iranian aggression following a drone strike at its international airport that killed one person and injured dozens. Tehran denied involvement, saying the incident was caused by technical error in US-supplied Patriot air defence systems.
The exchanges come amid continuing tensions in the Gulf following a ceasefire announced earlier this year after months of conflict involving US and Israeli strikes on Iran, though sporadic attacks have continued across the region.
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United States Central Command said it continues to monitor the situation and coordinate with regional partners to strengthen air defence readiness across Gulf states while urging restraint from all sides and warning that further escalation could threaten maritime security and global energy supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz and stability of international shipping routes and trade flows.