Bahrain releases footage of damage caused by intercepted Iranian drones

Bahrain's Interior Ministry spokesperson Brigadier-General Tariq al-Hassan said at a press conference: "Sharing documentary evidence of the damage from interceptions and explosion debris with the public is part of our transparency principle." The footage shows light wall damage to a residential block near Manama Court House, about 800 metres north of the US Fifth Fleet complex. US Navy spokesperson Vice Admiral Tim Hawkins said: "The interception rate was 100%; the upper-tier threat is under control."

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Aerospace Force commander Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh told state television that "the drone operations were announced in advance and civilian zones were deliberately protected." Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani filed a formal complaint with the UN. The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia issued joint statements expressing "support for Bahrain's sovereignty."

Kuwait's Defence Ministry confirmed that 24 drones had been intercepted around the Ali Salem airbase in the past 48 hours. Brent crude rose from $88.40 to $89.10 on the Asian close. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Friday. This is not investment advice.