Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones targeting kingdom

Bahrain intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian aerial attacks on Sunday, according to a statement from the kingdom. In a separate incident, Iran claimed to have launched an assault on a US military base within the country, amid ongoing tensions. The Bahraini air defenses initiated these interceptions for the first time since September, following two prior alerts warning of potential dangers and urging residents to seek shelter.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran's military force, asserted that it had targeted a US base in Bahrain as retaliation against hostile actions from the United States. Iran's official news agency, Fars, reported these claims. The Bahraini military asserted that its defenses had successfully intercepted several Iranian aerial threats before they could reach their intended targets, accusing Tehran of pursuing a "systematic hostile approach" towards the kingdom.

However, there was no immediate confirmation from either US or Bahraini authorities regarding the accuracy of these claims.

The Revolutionary Guards reported that they had launched six drones specifically targeting US air defense radar at the Al-Rifaa helicopter base in Bahrain. This information was disseminated by Iranian state-run Press TV. At present, there has been no official verification from the US or Bahraini governments to substantiate these assertions. Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, has advised its citizens and residents to maintain composure and proceed to the nearest safe location.