Kuwait reported intercepting hostile drones and missiles, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens. This followed the US regime's claim of shooting down Iranian drones and striking radar sites.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones toward the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Initial assessments indicate six missiles were intercepted, and a seventh failed to reach its target. No US personnel were harmed, according to CENTCOM.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it targeted US regime bases in the Gulf region in retaliation for the destruction of Iranian radars. Air defense systems were activated in Kuwait and Bahrain, with sirens sounding in the latter.

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) warned that the conflict is pushing millions into hunger due to rising oil prices and fertilizer shortages. A new WFP report found an additional 2.5 million people in Somalia, 1.3 million in Sri Lanka, and 2.3 million in Afghanistan are struggling to meet basic food needs.

WFP Director Jean-Martin Bauer stated that the full impact of the crisis has yet to be felt. Even if the conflict ended today, irreversible damage has been done, affecting prices, livelihoods, and humanitarian operations for a long time. Farmers face planting seasons with fertilizer shortages, leading to lower crop yields and higher food prices.

Source: www.dw.com