Kuwait intercepts missile amid Bahrain attack claims

Middle Eastern outlets describe Iran as expanding its missile and drone attacks to include Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. They stress that Gulf air defences are intercepting many incoming weapons but warn that airports, fuel facilities and city centres remain at risk. They expect Gulf governments to tighten security, restrict public gatherings and press Iran through regional and international channels.

• •Iran has targeted Kuwait International Airport and Saudi territory with drones and missiles.
• •Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have activated air defence systems to intercept Iranian projectiles.
• •Bahrain has imposed a ban on public gatherings in response to Iranian missile and drone strikes on Manama.
• •Gulf governments blame Iran for a pattern of cross-border attacks that now includes civilian infrastructure.
• •Authorities in the Gulf are likely to increase security measures and seek outside support to counter further Iranian attacks.