Flights were disrupted in Kuwait and Bahrain on Friday after reports that Iran launched a series of missile strikes targeting US-linked military facilities in the region, prompting both countries to temporarily suspend airport operations amid heightened security concerns. The developments come amid rising regional tensions and continued exchanges of attacks involving Iran and US forces.

According to reports citing the semi-official Tasnim News Agency, Iran fired seven ballistic missiles aimed at locations in Kuwait and Bahrain. The strikes reportedly triggered air defence responses in both countries, with interception systems activated to neutralise incoming threats. Videos circulating on social media showed air defence systems operating over parts of Kuwait and Bahrain as precautionary measures were implemented.

Explosions were reported near airport areas, which officials said were linked to the interception of missiles by air defence systems. The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces, in a statement posted on its official social media account, urged residents to follow safety instructions issued by authorities as emergency protocols were enforced. Airport operations were subsequently suspended or delayed as a precautionary step.

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The reported attack follows earlier incidents in which US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Iranian drones targeting maritime traffic near the Strait of Hormuz were intercepted by US forces. CENTCOM stated that four one-way attack drones were shot down after being identified as an immediate threat, while additional strikes were carried out on Iranian coastal radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to deter further activity.

In response, Iranian-linked sources claimed that the strikes were directed at US military installations, including Al Udeid Air Base in the region and facilities associated with the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Iranian statements also referenced earlier maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of consequences if such incidents continued. Officials in Tehran alleged that US drones had targeted infrastructure in Iranian coastal areas, further escalating the exchange of claims between both sides.

The situation comes amid a fragile and increasingly strained ceasefire environment, with repeated incidents raising concerns over wider regional stability. Earlier this week, reports indicated that drone activity had already caused damage to Kuwait’s main airport terminal, resulting in casualties and injuries. As investigations continue, authorities across the Gulf region remain on high alert, while international observers warn that continued escalation could further disrupt commercial aviation and maritime security routes.

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