Sirens Activate in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar as Iran Warns of Heavy Costs After US Strikes

Warnings followed reports of Iranian strikes on American helicopters and reconnaissance aircraft at Bahrain's Shakir Airbase.

Sirens blared across Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar early Friday as Iran carried out strikes on US military sites, marking the sixth day of renewed clashes between the nations.

Bahrain's Interior Ministry advised residents to seek shelter after sirens sounded, sharing the alert on X.

Iran's Tasnim News Agency stated that the strikes in Bahrain focused on US helicopters and reconnaissance aircraft at Shakir Airbase, the nation's main military airfield.

"Responding to attacks on civilian areas and infrastructure, the Iranian Army struck the base housing US helicopters and P8 surveillance planes during the eleventh phase of Operation Thunder," Tasnim reported, quoting military sources.

The Iranian military vowed a swift response to any US counterstrikes, warning that retaliation would carry a heavy cost.

Sirens sounded again in Bahrain later that Friday, per the interior ministry.

Bahrain's Defense Force reported intercepting and destroying multiple incoming Iranian aerial threats the same day via its X account.

Kuwait Downs Iranian Drones and Missiles

Kuwaiti air defenses successfully intercepted Iranian missiles and drones.

Kuwait's army posted on X that any explosions resulted from defensive systems engaging the threats.

The IRGC took credit for the assaults, targeting US military bases, personnel, and supply lines with drones, according to Iran's Mehr News.

The Iranian army emphasized it would remain vigilant against threats, relying on its experience and readiness, Mehr added.

Qatar Repels Missile Assault as Security Alert Ends

Qatar's Defense Ministry announced Friday that its forces had thwarted a missile attack, while the Interior Ministry declared the security threat resolved.

Residents in Doha heard several booms after an official alert reached mobile phones, though ministries did not identify the attacker.

Additional booms echoed in Doha later Friday after a second alert, according to witnesses.

Qatar's Defense Ministry later confirmed interception of multiple aerial threats.

The interior ministry noted on X that one child suffered shrapnel injuries during an interception and is receiving care.

IRGC Strikes US Positions in Jordan

Iran's IRGC said it hit US fighter jets in Jordan on Friday, per state media reports.

This followed Jordan's statement that its forces intercepted three Iranian missiles directed at its territory.

Jordanian officials reported no casualties or damage from the incident.