The service centre of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain has been subjected to a missile attack, the National Communication Centre of Bahrain said.
Further details will be provided in due course.
The public is urged to follow instructions issued by the relevant official authorities and to obtain information from official sources only.
A loud explosion has been reported from the United Arab Emirates Capital, Abu Dhabi, the Reuters news agency has reported.
Doha: Qatar National Emergency Alert called on the public to stay indoors in an emergency alert sent to all phones.
It activated the national warning mechanism, stating, “In the interest of public safety, we urge everyone to stay away from the premises of military sites, remain inside buildings or safe locations, and not go out or move around except in cases of extreme necessity, to avoid exposure to any risks.”
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.
