Bahrain, July 9 -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) in a statement said that it had intercepted and destroyed Iranian missiles and drones in the wee hours on Tuesday.

"Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through missile and drone attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain," the BDF in a statement, said.

The General Command said that the Bahrain Defence Force's air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed a number of the treacherous Iranian aerial attacks.

The General Command confirmed that all its services and units are at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness.

It urged the public to exercise caution regarding any unfamiliar or suspicious objects resul...