Iran reports missile launches towards Qeshm Island

Iran's state news agency IRNA reported that missiles were launched by an "enemy" towards Qeshm Island on Sunday afternoon, with no casualties reported. This incident occurred amidst heightened tensions in the Gulf region, following reports of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launching a wave of missiles targeting American military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

The IRGC stated that these attacks were a direct response to "hostile actions" by the United States in the Persian Gulf and near Qeshm Island, warning that the "time of hit and run is over." Explosions were reportedly heard in parts of Kuwait as air defence systems were activated, and air raid sirens were triggered in Bahrain.

However, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) asserted that US and allied forces successfully intercepted all incoming missiles and drones, claiming none hit their intended targets. Two missiles aimed at Kuwait reportedly fell short, while three fired toward Bahrain were intercepted mid-air. This marks the third Iranian attack targeting US-linked facilities in Kuwait within a week, with earlier strikes on May 29 and June 1 involving ballistic missiles and drones.

Following the latest incident, Kuwait's Defence Ministry cautioned residents to avoid any debris or unidentified objects and to report them immediately to emergency services.