Bahrain's government has reported that Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones towards Bahrain and Kuwait, indicating an escalation of regional tensions. Air raid sirens were heard in Bahrain.

<img alt="A map showing where Bahrain is amid the gulf state region" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/b67b1499-0e78-4d60-ae52-42aff1ca6e70,1780749491861/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C4500%2C2531%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Locator map for the Gulf Cooperation Council member states: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo)" width="620" /><p>Bahrain's government said on Saturday that Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones towa...