Manama, Jun. 23, (dpa/GNA) – Bahrain and Kuwait have closed their airspace temporarily as a precautionary measure in light of the escalation in regional military tensions.

Bahrain’s Ministry of Transport said authorities are closely monitoring the situation around the clock in coordination with international partners.

Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it is suspending air traffic until further notice, citing the need to maintain the highest levels of safety and security.

Iran said it launched missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq on Monday evening in retaliation for Washington’s bombing of several nuclear sites over the weekend.

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