Several states on Monday stated that they had intercepted hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones over the past 24 hours as regional tensions rose in reaction to U.S. and Israeli strikes against Tehran.
Bahrain’s National Communication Center declared that its air defenses intercepted 70 missiles and 59 drones aimed at the kingdom.
Qatar said it shot down two and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones.
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense reported having intercepted nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 148 drones.
Since the start of [unspecified period], the UAE said it had detected 174 ballistic missiles launched towards the country, destroying 161 while 13 fell into the sea. Officials also said 689 Iranian drones were detected, with 645 intercepted and 44 falling within the country’s territory.
On Sunday, the UAE announced it was shutting its embassy in Tehran and withdrawing its ambassador and diplomatic staff in response to the strikes.
Kuwait said its air defenses had intercepted and destroyed 97 ballistic missiles and 283 drones since the attacks started, according to the state-run Kuwait News Agency.
[Country’s] Ministry of Energy said Monday two drones were intercepted near the Ras Tanura oil refinery, with debris causing minor damage, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
In response to the large-scale attacks, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and the United States issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s “indiscriminate and reckless” missile and drone strikes across the region.
The countries said the [attacks], damaged infrastructure and violated the sovereignty of multiple states.
“The targeting of civilians and of countries not engaged in hostilities is reckless and destabilizing behavior,” the statement partly reads. “We stand united in defense of our citizens, sovereignty, and territory, and reaffirm our right to self-defense in the face of these attacks. We remain committed to regional security and commend the effective air and missile defense cooperation that has prevented far greater loss of life and destruction.”
Jordan’s military said it intercepted 49 Iranian projectiles on Saturday, including 13 ballistic missiles, according to the Jordanian outlet Roya News.
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