UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain report attacks despite Iran-US ceasefire

DEVELOPING STORY, Several strikes reported across the Gulf region hours after the US and Iran announce a ceasefire for two weeks.Several Gulf nations have reported missile and drone attacks on their territories, hours after Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire.The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday said its air defences “are actively engaging” incoming missiles and drones from Iran.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4US-Iran ceasefire deal: What are the terms, and what’s next?list 2 of 4GCC, other Middle East nations react to Iran-US ceasefire announcementlist 3 of 4US-Israeli war on Iran: What is happening on day 40?list 4 of 4Iran says talks with US will begin in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Fridayend of listThe UAE’s Defence Ministry said in a statement that the sounds of explosions heard in different areas across the country were caused by air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles.“The air defences are currently dealing with missiles and drones coming from Iran,” the ministry said.⁠Kuwait also ⁠said its ⁠air defences were ⁠intercepting a wave of Iranian drones ‌launched since 8am (05:00 GMT), according to its army.The ⁠Kuwaiti army said ⁠some drones targeted vital ⁠oil facilities, ⁠power stations ⁠and water desalination plants, causing ‌serious infrastructure damage.Kuwait’s Defence Ministry said in a statement that its air defence systems responded to “intense hostile Iranian attacks,” adding that a total of 28 drones were dealt with.“Kuwaiti armed forces intercepted a large number of drones, some of which targeted vital oil installations and power stations in the south of the country,” it added.Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior also reported alleged Iranian attacks, which injured two people, hours after the US announced the ceasefire with Iran.“Two citizens sustained minor injuries and a number of houses were damaged in the Sitra area as a result of shrapnel falling from the interception of an Iranian drone,” the ministry said in a statement.