Gulf states face fresh waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks

Gulf states have been intercepting new waves of Iranian drones and missiles early Wednesday local time.

The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday its air-defence systems were working to intercept missiles and drones launched from Iran, after Tehran announced a fresh barrage targeting US facilities in the region.

“UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran,” the UAE defence ministry said in a post on X, adding sounds of explosions were a result of the systems “intercepting missiles and drones”.

In the past two hours, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted six ballistic missiles heading for Prince Sultan Air Base. It has also intercepted a number of drones in eastern parts of the country, the defense ministry said. It earlier said it had intercepted ballistic weapons bound for the Shaybah oil field.

Sirens have been sounding in Bahrain this morning and the interior ministry has urged residents to head to the nearest safe space.

Earlier, in a statement, Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards said it had executed “multi-layered and continuous waves against US bases and (Israel).”

- Agencies