- Tehran claims the strikes hit a Patriot missile system in Kuwait, an early-warning satellite facility in Qatar, and US military fuel storage sites in Bahrain.
The Gulf entered a new phase of uncertainty after Iran claimed it launched drone attacks against US-linked facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, raising fresh concerns over the risk of the US-Iran confrontation spreading beyond their borders.
Iran’s military said the operation involved “a large number” of drones and targeted what it described as US bases and strategic locations in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. Tehran claimed the strikes hit a Patriot missile system in Kuwait, an early-warning satellite facility in Qatar, and US military fuel storage sites in Bahrain.
The claims came after a tense night across the Gulf, with residents in Qatar receiving emergency alerts advising them to remain indoors, avoid windows and glass structures, and stay away from open areas. The alerts were later lifted, allowing normal activities to resume.
In Bahrain, air raid sirens were reportedly activated twice overnight, with authorities advising residents to take precautionary measures. Officials have not provided details on whether the country sustained any direct impact.
Iran said the attacks were carried out in response to recent US strikes on Iranian targets, which Tehran said resulted in casualties. Iran’s Health Ministry reported that 14 people were killed and 78 injured following US attacks on several provinces over two days.
The latest developments have heightened concerns among Gulf states, which have repeatedly stated that they are not parties to the US-Iran conflict and do not want their territories drawn into military escalation.
Regional governments have also denied allegations that their facilities or airspace are being used to support military operations against Iran, stressing their commitment to national sovereignty and regional stability.
The reported drone strikes add another layer of uncertainty to an already fragile security situation, raising fears that continued exchanges between Iran and the United States could broaden the conflict and threaten critical Gulf infrastructure and shipping routes.
