Sirens sound across Bahrain as residents urged to seek shelter

MANAMA — Air raid sirens sounded across Bahrain on Friday morning, with the interior ministry urging citizens and residents to move to the nearest safe location.
In a post on X, the ministry stressed the importance of relying on official sources for information and updates.

The alert came a day after the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force said its air defence systems had intercepted and destroyed a number of Iranian aerial attacks.

Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, has been among the Gulf states repeatedly targeted in recent weeks amid a sharp escalation between Iran and the United States. Kuwait has also reported strikes on power and water facilities, while Jordan has said its air defences intercepted missiles entering its airspace.

Earlier this week, Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs said drones had struck equipment serving the country's Flight Information Region, though it said air navigation operations were unaffected. The kingdom's Foreign Ministry has condemned the attacks as a violation of its sovereignty.

Residents have been advised to follow guidance issued through official government channels.