In a significant escalation of tensions, Iran's Revolutionary Guard has claimed responsibility for missile and drone strikes targeting the US Fifth Fleet headquarters located in Bahrain. This action reportedly came in retaliation for a US attack on a communications tower situated south of Qeshm Island.

US Response to Iranian Attacks

In response, US Central Command confirmed that it conducted self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island, describing these actions as necessary due to attempted attacks by Iran. Additionally, US forces fired a Hellfire missile at a vessel attempting to approach an Iranian port, which was in violation of an American blockade.

Missile Launches and Interceptions

According to Centcom, Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles aimed at regional neighbors, but all failed to reach their intended targets. The statement indicated that the missiles directed at Bahrain and Kuwait either disintegrated during flight or were intercepted by air defense systems. Kuwaiti military sources reported that their air defenses were actively engaging hostile missile and drone threats, advising the public to heed safety instructions regarding potential debris.

As the situation unfolded, Bahrain's interior ministry issued a warning siren and urged residents to remain calm and seek safety. The recent hostilities have also seen Gulf countries, including Kuwait, facing missile and drone attacks amid the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.