Bahrain sirens sound as Iran launches missiles
Iran's missile and drone volley puts Bahrain, Kuwait, Gulf security defenses, and civilians at risk, Bahrain's government says
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Bahrain's government says Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward it and Kuwait
- Frame 1Iran's missile and drone volley puts Bahrain, Kuwait, Gulf security defenses, and civilians at risk, Bahrain's government says.
- Frame 2CENTCOM said U.S. forces shot down Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck coastal radar sites.
- Frame 3The missile volley counted seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, with six intercepted and one falling short.
- Frame 4Kuwait called the attack a sovereignty violation and said it reserved the right to defend itself.
- Frame 5Iran's Guard said the strikes answered U.S. attacks and targeted American bases in the region.
- Frame 6The next test is whether indirect U.S.-Iran talks can restart while Gulf defenses remain on alert.
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