2026/07/12 10:48

The Gulf states and Jordan witnessed a widespread security alert early Sunday following a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks, coinciding with a new round of US strikes on targets inside Iran, which prompted Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan to raise readiness levels and take precautionary measures to protect their airspace and residents.

Kuwait: One person injured, limited damage from interceptor debris

In Kuwait, the Ministry of Defense announced that air defenses dealt with aerial threats, with debris from interception operations causing one injury, along with limited material damage at several sites, stressing the continued readiness of the armed forces to face any developments.

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UAE: Missile threat intercepted, calls to follow instructions

In the UAE, the Ministry of Interior announced that air defenses dealt with a missile threat, calling on residents to stay in safe places and follow instructions issued via official channels, without reporting any casualties or damage.

Bahrain: Readiness raised, precautionary measures activated

In Bahrain, the competent authorities announced the activation of security and precautionary measures and raised the level of readiness, calling on citizens and residents to adhere to official instructions, amid the rapid security developments in the region.

Jordan: Three missiles fall, no injuries

In Jordan, a military source in the General Command of the Armed Forces confirmed the fall of three missiles launched from Iranian territory inside several locations in the kingdom, with no human casualties, and damage limited to minor material losses. He explained that Royal Engineering Corps teams dealt with the missile debris, stressing that the armed forces will not allow the kingdom's airspace or territory to be used as a battleground, and that all units are at the highest level of readiness.

Qatar: 3 injuries including a child from missile attack

In Qatar, authorities warned of a high security threat level, urging citizens and residents to stay in their homes and safe places. The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that the armed forces repelled a missile attack targeting the country's airspace, with debris from interception operations causing injuries to three people, including a child, according to the competent authorities. The authorities also called on citizens and residents to follow official instructions and stay in safe places, stressing the continued raising of readiness levels to face any developments.

Oman: Security readiness and precautionary monitoring

In Oman, the competent authorities raised the level of security readiness and activated precautionary monitoring procedures, amid the rapid military developments in the region, while the authorities did not announce any direct attacks on the sultanate's territory.

These developments come in parallel with the announcement by US Central Command of a new round of strikes against Iran, targeting hundreds of military sites, in an escalation that threatens to widen the regional confrontation, while readiness levels continue to be raised in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan in anticipation of any new attacks.