Fresh Iranian Strikes Hit Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain as Regional Tensions Escalate

Cairo- Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain reported fresh Iranian missile and drone attacks on Sunday, as the ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran spread further across the Middle East, triggering renewed calls for restraint and diplomatic engagement.

Jordan said its air defence systems intercepted three Iranian missiles headed towards its territory, while a fourth missile landed in a remote area in the country's south without causing casualties or property damage. According to media reports, the missiles were aimed at US military aircraft stationed in Aqaba, Jordan's southern coastal city bordering Israel's Eilat.

Following the incident, Israeli media reported that the US military evacuated refuelling aircraft from Ramon Airport in southern Israel as a precaution. Commercial flights at the airport were also temporarily delayed.

Earlier in the day, the US Embassy in Amman issued a security advisory, claiming Aqaba's airport and seaport had been evacuated due to a "specific and credible threat" and urging American citizens to avoid the area. However, Jordanian authorities rejected the claim, stating that both facilities continued to operate normally.

Kuwait also reported intercepting multiple ballistic missiles and drones over its territory. The Kuwaiti Armed Forces said air defence systems had been responding to incoming threats since dawn, although the exact number of missiles and drones was not disclosed.

The country also reported an attack on a power generation and water desalination facility, which sparked fires and caused significant damage. Kuwait accused Iran of targeting critical civilian infrastructure, including facilities managed by the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.

Bahrain likewise confirmed that its air defence systems had intercepted several Iranian aerial attacks.

The latest escalation prompted regional leaders to renew calls for dialogue. Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy warned that continued military confrontation could have severe consequences for the entire region and urged both the United States and Iran to take immediate steps to reduce tensions.

He cautioned that an unchecked escalation could spiral into a broader conflict, resulting in heavy human and economic losses.

Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held separate discussions with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss the worsening security situation.

During his talks with the Turkish minister, Safadi stressed the importance of ending hostilities, implementing the US-Iran ceasefire agreement and returning to negotiations to address the underlying causes of the conflict.

In his conversation with the Kuwaiti foreign minister, Safadi reaffirmed Jordan's solidarity with Kuwait and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries facing Iranian attacks. Both leaders agreed that diplomacy and dialogue remain the only viable path to restoring peace and long-term regional stability.

The latest incidents come amid a sharp escalation in US-Iran tensions, with both sides exchanging multiple rounds of military strikes. According to reports, the United States has carried out eight waves of attacks on Iranian targets, while Iran has retaliated by targeting US military bases and facilities across several countries in the region.

With inputs from IANS