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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Christian religious leaders at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in Awali, to ensure the wellbeing of Bahrain’s Catholic community. The meeting is part of His Royal Highness’s continued efforts to oversee the developments across the Kingdom in response to the ongoing hostile Iranian aggression, in line with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s commitment to safeguarding the Kingdom’s security and protecting its citizens and residents. Upon arrival, His Royal Highness was received by Bishop Aldo Berardi,…

Kuwait :  Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has announced the death in the line of duty of two personnel from the General Administration of Land Border Security who fell while on duty at dawn today. The ministry announced the death of Lieutenant Colonel Staff Abdullah Emad Al Sharrah and Major Fahad Abdulaziz Al Majmad while performing their national duty. The ministry conveyed its deep condolences over the loss, affirming that its security personnel continue to carry out their duties with courage and dedication to safeguard the nation and preserve its security and stability.

Manama : The United Arab Emirates air defences detected 17 ballistic missiles, of which 16 were destroyed, while one missile fell into the sea. A total of 117 drones were also detected, with 113 intercepted, while four drones fell within the country’s territory. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, 238 ballistic missiles have been detected. Of these, 221 were destroyed, 15 fell into the sea, and two landed within the country. A total of 1,422 Iranian drones have also been detected, of which 1,342 were intercepted, while 80 fell within the country’s territory. Eight cruise missiles were also detected…

Manama : The Bahrain Defence Force General Command announced that its air defence systems have continued to successfully intercept successive waves of the Iranian terrorist aggression.  Since the onset of hostilities, BDF forces have intercepted and destroyed 95 ballistic missiles and 164 unmanned aerial vehicles directed at the Kingdom of Bahrain. The BDF General Command commended the exceptional combat readiness and operational excellence demonstrated by its personnel throughout this period, and affirmed that Bahrain’s airspace remains protected. The public is urged to remain indoors and to go out only when absolutely necessary, taking all necessary precautions. People are advised to…

Abu Dhabi : The United Arab Emirates affirms that it is in a state of defence in response to the brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression, which included the launch of more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones targeting infrastructure and civilian sites, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. These attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter, an infringement of the UAE’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a direct threat to its security and stability. The UAE stresses that it does not seek to be drawn into conflicts or escalation. However, the UAE reaffirms its full…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced the continuation of the maritime ban in the Northern Area, effective from 6:00 pm until 4:00 am. The Coast Guard Command called on all citizens, residents, and seafarers to fully comply with the provisions of the decision and adhere to the instructions issued in this regard to avoid legal accountability. The command explained that these measures are implemented within the framework of enhancing maritime security.

Kuwait : Kuwait Armed Forces intercepted and destroyed 12 drones and 14 missiles fired from Iran against the State of Kuwait since dawn on Friday, army spokesman Colonel Saud Al Atwan announced. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Kuwait, Colonel Al Atwan said the drones were intercepted in the north and central areas of the country, while the missiles were intercepted in southern areas. Two of the missiles fell outside what was described as the threat zone. The statement noted that the attacks caused only material damage as a result of falling shrapnel. The General Staff…

Manama : The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) General Command announced that, through the sustained vigilance of its personnel, BDF air defence systems continue to intercept successive waves of Iranian aggression. Since the onset of these attacks, 84 missiles and 147 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain have been intercepted and destroyed. The General Command expressed its pride in the advanced combat readiness and exceptional alertness demonstrated by its personnel, and commended their sustained operational excellence in defending the Kingdom. Their outstanding performance is a source of deep reassurance and firm confidence that the skies of Bahrain remain protected. The General…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a telephone call from Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, they discussed developments in the regional situation, the serious military escalation witnessed in the region, and the repercussions of the Iranian attacks that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain and a number of Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Arab states. Dr. Badr Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Gulf Cooperation Council states in addressing the repercussions of…

Riyadh : Major General Turki Al Maliki, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced that Saudi air defence forces intercepted and destroyed four drones in the Empty Quarter that were heading toward the Shaybah field. Major General Turki Al Maliki also said that air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base.