RIYADH: Kuwait said it was dealing with drones early Wednesday and Bahrain set off air raid sirens and told the public to find shelter after Iran said it launched attacks on US assets in the region.

Kuwait’s army, in a post on social media, said that air defense systems were intercepting hostile aerial targets in accordance with approved operational procedures.

Bahrain’s interior ministry told the public to seek shelter amid the sound of air raid sirens in the Gulf state.

‌Jordanian armed forces meanwhile said they intercepted and shot down five missiles ‌launched from ‌Iran toward ​Al-Azraq ‌area ⁠in ​Jordan.

The military ⁠added that debris from the interception operation ⁠fell on ‌Jordanian ‌territory ​but ‌caused no ‌injuries or material damage.