MANAMA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) said on Thursday that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed new Iranian aerial attacks targeting Bahrain.
In a statement, the BDF said Iran continued what it described as a "systematic hostile approach" through 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 kingdom.
The general command urged the public to exercise caution, avoid approaching or handling any unfamiliar or suspicious objects resulting from the attacks' remnants.
The United States has carried out several waves of strikes on Iran in recent days, saying that the operations were aimed at "degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping" in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian forces have responded by targeting U.S. bases and facilities in regional countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, with missiles and drones. ■
