Iran fires ballistic missile at U.S. base in Saudi Arabia
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Iran launched a ballistic missile at a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia, according to a U.S. official cited by the American news site Axios on Saturday, as Gulf states activated air defenses amid a widening regional confrontation.
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense issued early warning alerts for the cities of al-Kharj and Yanbu, citing a potential threat. The agency later announced that the danger had passed, without providing further details about the nature of the threat.
In Kuwait, the military said Saturday morning that its air defenses were actively intercepting Iranian missiles and drones.
The Kuwaiti Army General Staff stated that the air defense forces responded to Iranian missile and drone attacks.
Jordan’s armed forces also announced that they had intercepted and shot down 10 Iranian missiles, adding that the operation resulted in no casualties or material damage.
In Bahrain, the Interior Ministry said air raid sirens were sounded for the third time since the latest escalation began, urging citizens and residents to remain calm and seek the nearest safe shelter.
The developments came as the U.S. military announced it had completed a seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, carried out under orders from President Donald Trump.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation involved fighter aircraft, drones, warships, and other military assets.
According to the statement, the strikes targeted surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage facilities, and naval capabilities.
Iranian media reported on Friday that at least five bridges in southern Iran had been damaged in the latest U.S. strikes, marking another escalation in the ongoing military campaign.