Iran’s aerial attacks trigger alerts and military readiness across the Gulf and Israel

Arab Gulf allies warned of and intercepted Iranian missile and drone attacks early Saturday. Kuwait issued seven alerts, closed its airspace and delayed flights. Bahrain’s army shot down multiple attacks. Jordan’s air defenses downed ten incoming missiles without casualties. Saudi Arabia posted brief warnings before cancelling them. Iran’s official media claimed the strikes targeted U.S. forces and facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, though the claims could not be independently verified.

Israel is expanding its target list and preparing for a possible surprise Iranian strike, coordinating with the United States. Israeli officials say the coming days are critical as Washington may broaden attacks on Iranian infrastructure. The United States, citing heightened tension, has warned citizens against traveling to a wide range of Middle Eastern countries, including Lebanon, Iraq, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Yemen, and has positioned additional aerial refuelers in Israel.

President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon, sharing a video of a B‑2 bomber as part of the messaging. The combined alerts, military preparations, and diplomatic warnings underscore a rapidly escalating regional security situation.