Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Launches New Attacks at Gulf Arab Countries as It Keeps Up Pressure on the Region

Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting several Gulf Arab countries as the wider war involving the United States and Israel continues to escalate across the Middle East.

Fresh Attacks Across the Gulf

Missile sirens sounded in parts of the Gulf region, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, as Iranian forces fired drones and missiles at multiple locations. Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones over its oil-rich eastern province, while Kuwait reported shooting down several incoming drones. The attacks are part of Iran’s continued retaliation against countries it believes support U.S. and Israeli military operations. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Energy Infrastructure Targeted

Several strikes have focused on energy facilities and industrial installations across the Gulf. In Bahrain, a petroleum complex was hit, causing a fire and damage to refinery infrastructure. Following the attack, Bahrain’s state-owned energy company announced force majeure at its refinery operations due to the ongoing conflict. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Regional Tensions Intensify

The conflict has increasingly spread beyond Iran and Israel, drawing in multiple countries across the Gulf region. Drone and missile attacks have also been reported in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain, with air-defence systems intercepting many of the projectiles.

Authorities across the region have heightened security measures and issued warnings to residents as fears grow that the conflict could escalate into a wider regional war.

Impact on Global Energy Markets

The attacks have heightened concerns about global energy supplies, particularly because several targeted facilities are linked to oil and gas production. With tensions rising near critical shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have surged amid fears of supply disruptions.

Diplomatic Calls for De-escalation

Regional governments and international organisations have urged restraint and called for diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. However, with continued military exchanges between Iran, Israel and their allies, the situation in the Middle East remains volatile.