Bahrain reports damage near key oil refinery while Saudi Arabia and Qatar intercept drones and missiles amid escalating regional tensions
Security forces across several Gulf nations responded to drone and missile threats on Monday as tensions in the region continued to escalate.
Thick smoke was seen near the BAPCO Refinery, Bahrain’s largest oil refinery, according to a Reuters report citing an eyewitness.
The Bahraini government said earlier that an Iranian drone attack caused injuries and damage in the Sitra area.
Gulf nations intercept drones and missiles
Saudi Arabia said its air defence systems intercepted four drones that were reportedly heading toward the Shaybah Oilfield. The drones were shot down over the Rub’ al Khali Desert, also known as the Empty Quarter.
Meanwhile, Qatar said its armed forces intercepted a missile attack after the country’s interior ministry warned of an elevated security threat.
The United Arab Emirates also reported that its air defence systems were responding to a missile threat.
Israel launches strikes in Iran and Lebanon
At the same time, Israel carried out a fresh round of strikes in central Iran and targeted alleged Hezbollah-linked sites in Beirut, according to reports.
Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry also said it had foiled ballistic missile attacks aimed at the Prince Sultan Air Base, along with additional drone threats targeting the capital Riyadh.
The developments come as Iran continues retaliatory operations across the Gulf region following recent military strikes involving the United States and Israel.
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