Several Middle Eastern nations activated their air defence systems and raised alerts on Sunday following a series of Iranian strikes on US targets in the region
When conflict escalates into exchanges of strikes between major powers, neighbouring countries inevitably find themselves in the line of fire. Air defence systems, sirens and emergency alerts are not just precautionary measures — they are evidence of how fragile peace is in a region where every new strike can become a trigger for wider confrontation.
The attacks were retaliatory measures in response to the third round of US strikes on Iran on Saturday. Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, while the United Arab Emirates and Qatar also came under attack. The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Sunday that its air defence systems were intercepting missile and drone threats, while Bahrain's Interior Ministry urged residents to remain calm and move to the nearest safe location. Qatar's Interior Ministry issued a warning, raising the country's security threat level.
It was also reported that three people, including one child, were injured by shrapnel. The wounded have been hospitalised. Jordan also activated its air defence system. The country's armed forces general command noted on Sunday that three missiles fired from Iran landed in several locations on Jordanian territory. While there were no casualties, the strikes caused minor material damage.
The US Iran conflict intensified last week after Washington carried out a series of airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure. Iran, in turn, vowed to respond to any aggression. Gulf states, which possess advanced air defence systems, have traditionally been at risk in the event of escalation between Tehran and Washington.
As CCTV+ reports. The situation in the region remains extremely tense, and observers do not rule out further exchanges of strikes in the coming days.
