Bahrain’s Defence Force announced on Friday that its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed 141 ballistic missiles and 242 drones since Iran began targeting the kingdom on February 28, as Gulf states face a sustained campaign of attacks amid the ongoing US-Iran war.

The Bahrain Defence Force General Command stated that its personnel continue to confront waves of Iranian attacks and affirmed that Bahrain’s airspace remains protected. Authorities described the attacks on civilian sites and private property as violations of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter, warning they pose a threat to regional peace and security.

The BDF advised residents to stay away from affected areas and suspicious objects, avoid filming military operations or debris sites, and rely solely on official sources for information.

The UAE faces a similar scale of attack. Since the start of hostilities, UAE air defenses have intercepted 334 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,714 drones. On Thursday alone, air defenses dealt with seven ballistic missiles and 15 drones. The attacks have killed two members of the UAE armed forces and six civilians of Pakistani, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, and Palestinian nationality, and left 158 people injured.

The UAE Ministry of Defense stated it remains on high alert to confront threats and protect the country’s sovereignty and national capabilities.

Hostilities across the region escalated after Israel and the US launched joint strikes on Iran on February 28, killing more than 1,200 people including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has since targeted Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf states hosting US military assets, causing casualties, infrastructure damage, and disruption to global markets and aviation.

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