Iran has launched a series of attacks across several Gulf countries, with most missiles and drones intercepted by air defence systems, according to officials and reports from the region.

The strikes appear to be part of a broader campaign targeting multiple Gulf states, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait.

In Qatar, authorities said the country’s air defences intercepted 13 incoming missiles, while one missile landed in Qatari territorial waters.

Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said its air defences shot down three ballistic missiles that were heading toward Prince Sultan Air Base. The incident marks the second such attempted attack on the base in recent days.

Earlier reports from Bahrain said two hotels and a residential building in the capital were targeted in an attack. However, there were no immediate reports of casualties.

In Kuwait, the military said missiles and drones were launched toward the country overnight. Videos circulating online appeared to show an explosion and fire near an airbase located south of Kuwait City.

Amid the heightened security concerns, the US Embassy in Kuwait announced a temporary suspension of its services, citing safety reasons.

The latest incidents indicate a widening pattern of attacks across the Gulf region, although air defence systems in several countries have so far intercepted most of the incoming threats. 

#From ALJAZERRA