The Kuwaiti army announced that missile and drone (UAV) attacks targeting the country were intercepted by air defense systems. In a statement issued on Wednesday, it was noted that the explosion sounds heard resulted from this defensive operation, and the public was urged to follow official instructions.
In Bahrain, the Interior Ministry reported that sirens sounded and called on citizens to remain calm and head to safe areas.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have struck 85 U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones. It was asserted that this attack was in retaliation for U.S. operations conducted the previous night in southern Iran.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) had previously announced that it carried out strikes against Iran in response to attacks targeting three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Tensions in the region escalated further after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that three oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz were targeted, sustaining minor damage. Saudi Arabia and Qatar condemned Iran's attack, announcing that one of the tankers was flying their flag.
The Washington administration also revoked the license, granted on June 21, that allowed 60 days of Iranian oil sales.
Iran insists that every ship passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with it. In the region, security tensions occasionally flare due to U.S.-Israeli attacks that began on February 28.
Meanwhile, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Washington and Tehran on June 18. Tough negotiations are underway to reach a final agreement under Pakistani and Qatari mediation.
