MANAMA — Gulf states reported damage, security alerts and disruptions after Iranian missile strikes affected several countries in the region, with authorities in Bahrain, Kuwait and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members saying they were assessing the impact while maintaining defensive measures.
Bahrain reported missile-related alerts as Iran expanded attacks linked to its confrontation with the United States, according to regional reporting. Authorities in Gulf countries have said their air defense systems were activated during missile and drone attacks, while officials continued to assess whether strikes caused casualties or infrastructure damage.
The GCC has said Iranian missile and drone attacks have affected several member states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The council said strikes had targeted civilian facilities, service sites and residential areas, causing material damage and threatening public safety.
Gulf governments have condemned the attacks and said they viewed them as violations of their sovereignty. The UAE Foreign Ministry said previous Iranian missile and drone attacks against regional countries endangered civilians and damaged civilian infrastructure, while reaffirming support for affected Gulf states.
Iran has said its strikes were carried out as part of a broader military response to U.S. actions against Iranian targets. The United States and its allies have accused Tehran of escalating regional tensions, while Iran has maintained that its operations are defensive in nature.
The latest attacks have added pressure on Gulf economies and security arrangements. Financial markets in the region fell on Monday as investors reacted to the intensifying conflict, while oil prices rose amid renewed concerns over risks to energy supplies and shipping routes.
Gulf states have increased coordination through the GCC framework as they respond to the attacks. Officials have emphasized air defense cooperation and measures aimed at protecting residents, critical infrastructure and regional stability.
Authorities in affected countries said security operations remained ongoing, with further assessments expected as the situation develops. No additional confirmed details on the full extent of damage from the latest strikes were immediately available.
