Kuwait and Bahrain air defenses engage drones; airspace closed

Kuwaiti and Bahraini air defense systems are engaging incoming drones, according to reports from the region. The airspace over both Gulf states, as well as Qatar, has been closed. The incidents come amid broader regional tensions involving Iranian air defense sites targeted by the U.S.

3 developments

1. 01:25 · 10 JunLatest

   Reports indicate air defenses in Bahrain and Kuwait have not been activated

2. 01:04 · 10 Jun

   Iranian media reports the first wave of missiles has been launched

3. 01:04 · 10 Jun

   Kuwait and Bahrain air defenses engage drones; airspace closed

• Developing20:55 · 7 JunFighter jet activity reported over Erbil, northern Iraq
• Developing09:00 · 10 JunIran fires missiles at US bases in the region; Gulf states activate air defenses
• Developing12:13 · 10 JunShiite sources claim downing of multiple US drones over Iraq overnight
• Developing00:09 · 8 JunShiite sources report downing of US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Karbala, Iraq

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