Bahrain has accused Iran of using drones to target its civil air navigation systems. Despite the attack, air navigation operations remained unaffected, according to Bahrain's civil aviation body. The incident occurred as tensions escalate in the Gulf region following the collapse of a shaky US-Iran ceasefire. Iran has reportedly attacked vessels using an Omani route in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting retaliatory strikes by the US and Iran on various targets in the Gulf and other Arab countries.
Bahrain, which hosts the US Fifth Fleet, stated that its air defences intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aerial aggressions. Kuwait also reported Iranian aggression, with its military describing the attack as 'heinous'. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have hit US military targets in Kuwait. The US embassy in Bahrain warned of potential Iranian attacks in central Manama and urged Americans to remain vigilant.
Both Kuwait and Bahrain, which host US military installations, have faced attacks from Iran since hostilities resumed this month. Bahrain has accused Iran of targeting civilians, while Kuwait has reported attacks on water and electricity plants as well as oil facilities. The ongoing conflict has significant implications for regional stability and international relations.