MANAMA, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) said on Sunday that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aerial attacks targeting Bahrain.
In a statement, the BDF said Iran continued what it described as a "systematic hostile approach" through "unlawful" missile and drone attacks targeting civilians in the kingdom.
It confirmed that all BDF units remain at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness to protect the country.
The general command urged the public to exercise caution, avoid approaching or handling any unfamiliar or suspicious objects resulting from the remnants of the attacks.
The United States carried out a fresh round of strikes on Iranian military targets on Sunday, while Iran retaliated against U.S. bases and facilities across the Gulf, marking a sharp escalation despite a memorandum of understanding signed in June. ■
