Bahrain intercepts hundreds of missiles, drones since late February

Bahrain’s Armed Forces have said that their air defence systems have intercepted 188 missiles and 429 drones since Februaryn 28, following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran.

The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Forces said the interceptions were carried out amid ongoing attacks targeting the kingdom, Caliber.Az reports. 

تُعلن القيادة العامة لقوة دفاع البحرين أن منظومات الدفاع الجوي بقوة دفاع البحرين بفضلٍ من الله، ثم بيقظة رجالها مستمرة في مواجهة موجات تتابعية من الاعتداءات الإيرانية الإرهابية الآثمة، استهدفت مملكة البحرين.https://t.co/4soUG5aIbA pic.twitter.com/FFjfVTUcy4

— قوة دفاع البحرين (@BDF_Bahrain) April 3, 2026

It added that the country’s air defence systems had continued to respond to the threats due to the vigilance of its personnel.

By Sabina Mammadli