The missiles, including short-range Atacms and Himars rockets, were launched from locations in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, targeting Iranian naval and military sites.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the US military launched ballistic missiles from Persian Gulf countries, which have been frequent targets of Iranian drone and missile attacks in retaliation for such actions.
These missiles, capable of traveling 200 to 300 miles, were likely fired from Bahrain and the UAE, though neither country has publicly admitted to allowing their territory to be used for such operations.
Videos Confirm Launches from Bahrain
Videos verified by Storyful, a News Corp-owned agency, confirmed that at least some of the missile launches originated from Bahrain.
The US Central Command did not comment on the specific launch locations, while Bahrain’s government denied conducting any strikes against Iran.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated in an interview with MS NOW that the US had launched attacks on Iran’s Kharg Island and Abu Musa Island from two locations in the UAE: Ras Al-Khaimah and a site “very close to Dubai.”
He warned that Iran would avoid targeting populated areas in retaliation but emphasized the danger of such actions.