On Thursday morning, Iranian armed forces launched an attack on fuel tanks located in Bahrain, as announced by local authorities. The incident occurred in the Muharraq province, which hosts the international airport of the small island nation. The Interior Ministry revealed via the platform 'X' that authorities took necessary measures following the attack, although specific details about the incident were not disclosed. It remains unclear whether the targeted tanks were part of the airport's petroleum storage facilities or related to another facility.

In response to the attack, air raid sirens were activated, prompting residents to seek shelter. This incident forms part of a broader trend of Iran's increasing military responses to the ongoing conflict initiated by the U.S. and Israel, utilizing drones and ballistic missiles to target locations within Gulf states. Notably, Bahrain hosts the main U.S. naval base in the Middle East, making it a significant target in the geopolitical context of the region.

On the same day, the United Arab Emirates confirmed that air defense systems were activated in response to missile threats, highlighting the rising tensions in the region. Additionally, an incident occurred in Dubai where a drone crash-landed on a residential building, causing a fire that was quickly contained, with no reported injuries. These events underscore the precarious security situation in the Gulf region amid escalating hostilities related to both regional and international conflicts.