Pakistan, July 15 -- Kuwait and Bahrain said they intercepted fresh Iranian aerial attacks on Wednesday as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated over the Strait of Hormuz. Both Gulf states reported successfully stopping incoming drones and missiles before they reached their targets. The latest attacks underscore the growing risk of a wider regional conflict affecting Gulf security and global energy routes.

Kuwait's military said its air defenses intercepted several attack drones, describing the incident as "Iranian aggression." Bahrain's armed forces later announced they had destroyed multiple Iranian aerial threats targeting the kingdom. Earlier, Bahrain's Interior Ministry activated emergency warning sirens and urged re...