Manama: The Bahrain Defense Force announced that it has successfully intercepted and destroyed 139 missiles and 238 drones since Iranian attacks on the kingdom began. The force made this announcement on the social media platform X, stating that its air defense systems continue to counter successive waves of Iranian aggression.

According to Anadolu Agency, Bahraini authorities have not disclosed any information regarding casualties or the extent of damage resulting from these attacks. The situation is part of a broader regional escalation that erupted following a joint US-Israeli offensive against Iran on February 28, which resulted in approximately 1,300 deaths, including that of then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In response, Iran has launched drone and missile strikes targeting various locations, including Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries that host US military assets. These retaliatory actions have led to casualties, infrastructure damage, and disruptions in global markets and aviation.