Bahrain’s chief of defence announced that Iran is persisting with its "hostile approach" through missile and drone strikes on targets within the kingdom. The statement said Bahrain’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed several aerial attacks, and all armed forces units are on the highest alert to defend the country. Citizens were urged to avoid approaching or handling any suspicious remnants of the attacks and to report them immediately to security forces. The statement described attacks on civilians and private property with missiles and drones as a clear violation of humanitarian international law.