Iran has executed a series of missile and drone strikes targeting US military assets throughout the Middle East, hitting sites in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman. These attacks included missile alert sirens sounding in Bahrain and prompted defensive responses from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
The Iranian Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) aerospace forces reportedly targeted a Patriot air defense system, an ammunition depot, and a radar facility in Kuwait. In Bahrain, Iran struck US military communications and radar installations, while a ballistic missile was launched against Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Additionally, Iranian forces attacked logistical support centers for US naval vessels at Oman's Port of Duqm, focusing on aircraft carrier support and refueling facilities.
These strikes came after a recent US military operation that marked the third round of retaliation this week. The US launched strikes in response to Iran’s attack on a Cyprus-flagged commercial container ship transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command stated the operation was authorized by then-President Donald Trump and began at 7:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Details on the exact targets and weapons used in the US strikes were not disclosed. Following the maritime attack, a civilian crew member remained unaccounted for.
Amid the ongoing confrontations, authorities in Bahrain urged residents to stay calm and seek shelter, while the UAE Defense Ministry confirmed its air defense systems actively engaged incoming missile and drone threats. This escalation highlights the heightened military tensions affecting key strategic waterways and allied nations in the Gulf region.