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Gulf Residents on Edge as Civilian Targets Come Under Threat

Reports are emerging of widespread alarm in the Gulf region, where civilians are growing increasingly concerned that their institutions and infrastructure may be targeted.
Eyewitnesses in Dubai described the sound of alarms ringing out just hours ago, while in Bahrain, multiple alerts echoed through the night and into the morning.
According to Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry, its air defences have successfully intercepted four drones in recent hours, in addition to a missile intercepted earlier.
The Kuwait International Airport has been hit for the seventh time in recent days, with authorities confirming that a fire was brought under control late last night.
As tensions escalate across the Gulf, concerns are mounting that Iran-aligned factions in Iraq, which shares a border with Kuwait, may become more involved in the conflict.
Kuwaiti authorities have repeatedly warned of the threat posed by Iran and its affiliated armed groups, with the Kuwait National Bank taking the precautionary measure of closing its headquarters to ensure employee safety.
With the situation spiralling out of control, residents are calling for an end to the conflict, and expressing fears that civilian targets may be hit in the crossfire.

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