Iran has reportedly launched ballistic missiles towards Israel, hours after the US and Tel Aviv conducted a joint attack against the country on Saturday.
In a statement, the Israel Defence Forces said it is "operating to intercept and strike threats".
It added that "sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel".
Trump says US carrying out 'major combat operations' in Iran
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had begun "major combat operations" in Iran.
Qatari successfully intercepts attacks on state territory
The Qatari Ministry of Defence has announced that it successfully intercepted a number of attacks targeting its territory.
Kuwait intercepts missiles detected in airspace
The Kuwaiti army has confirmed its interception of aerial missiles detected in its airspace on Saturday in accordance with approved operational procedures, according to its local news agency.
Bahrain affirms attacks targeting sites, facilities within its borders
Bahrain's National Communication Centre (NCC) has stated that attacks targeting sites and facilities within it's borders have occurred, launched from outside its territory, in a flagrant violation of the country's sovereignty and security.
The UAE Ministry of Defence said it has successfully intercepted a number of Iranian missiles targeting the country and confirmed missile debris in a residential area has led to the death of a civilian.
The UAE's Ministry of Interior has confirmed it is closely monitoring regional developments and remains at the highest level of readiness to take all necessary precautionary measures to safeguard the country and its people.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the temporary partial closure of the UAE’s airspace, as an exceptional precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of flights and aircrews, and safeguarding the UAE’s territory, amid rapidly evolving regional security developments.
