After the US air strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, Bahrain and Kuwait, which host US military bases, are on high alert to prevent any spillover of conflict.

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23/06/2025
After the United States suddenly launched airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran, the local time in Bahrain and Kuwait, where US military bases are located, were on the 22nd prepared for the possibility of the conflict spilling over into their countries. Bahrain, which faces Iran across the sea, is home to the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet. Bahrain's Interior Ministry on the 22nd urged people through social media to try to avoid main roads when driving to allow relevant departments to more effectively use them. According to Bahrain's Interior Ministry, this measure is aimed at protecting public safety. The Bahraini government also requested that 70% of government employees work from home until further notice. Kuwait has multiple US military bases. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance said on the 22nd that Kuwait has set up several shelters in government buildings, capable of accommodating around 900 people, to respond to emergency situations.