Bahrain's air defences intercept Iranian projectiles: military

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Bahrain’s military says its air defence systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed a number of Iranian projectiles, according to a post on X.

“The General Command affirms that all its branches and units are at the highest level of readiness and fully prepared to defend the kingdom,” it adds. “The General Command also urges everyone to exercise caution, avoid approaching any unfamiliar or suspicious objects resulting from the remnants of the Iranian attack, and report them immediately.”

The military also stresses that the deliberate use of missiles and drones to target civilians constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.

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