Bahrain says it shot down 125 missiles and 212 drones since start of Israeli-US war

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Bahrain's air defences have intercepted 125 missiles and 212 drones since the start of the Israeli-US war, according to the Bahrain Defence Force. The scale of interceptions highlights intensifying aerial attacks targeting the Gulf state as regional tensions continue to escalate.

Bahrain says it shot down 125 missiles and 212 drones since start of Israeli-US war Bahrain says its air defences have intercepted and destroyed hundreds of aerial threats since attacks began. In a statement, the Bahrain Defence Force said “125 missiles and 212 drones targeting the country have been intercepted and destroyed since the start of the aggression”. Officials said the interceptions highlight the scale of the attacks facing the Gulf state as regional tensions continue to escalate. تُعلن القيادة العامة لقوة دفاع البحرين أن منظومات الدفاع الجوي بقوة دفاع البحرين بفضلٍ من الله، ثم بيقظة رجالها مستمرة في مواجهة موجات تتابعية من الاعتداءات الإيرانية الإرهابية الآثمة، استهدفت مملكة البحرين.https://t.co/H76i5wIvZS pic.twitter.com/hZ9xCsfq8E March 15, 2026