Iran Targets Israeli Embassy in Bahrain. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan All Scramble Air Defenses Overnight.

Overnight, Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones at several countries at the same time. The attacks hit Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan. Air defense systems across the region lit up. Some attacks were stopped in midair. Some were not.

This is the first time Iran has targeted an Israeli embassy building since the war began.

What Happened — Confirmed by Multiple Sources

Bahrain: Iran's official Fars News Agency reported that an overnight drone attack targeted the Financial Harbour Towers complex in Manama, Bahrain's capital. That building is home to the Israeli embassy. Reuters confirmed a separate detail: an Iranian drone was intercepted and shot down near the complex. It is not yet clear whether the embassy itself was damaged.

Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced it intercepted and destroyed one cruise missile east of the country, in the al-Kharj region. Later, the same ministry confirmed it shot down three more drones east of Riyadh. No casualties were reported.

Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Defense said its air defense forces intercepted a drone attack targeting the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha. Al Udeid is the largest US military base in the Middle East — roughly 10,000 US troops are stationed there. Earlier in the night, Qatar's government raised its security threat level and told residents to stay indoors, away from windows. Multiple explosions were heard across Doha.

Jordan: An Al Jazeera reporter on the ground confirmed that air defense systems shot down several drones over the city of Irbid, in northern Jordan.

Why This Matters

This is no longer just a war between the US, Israel, and Iran. Every major Gulf country is now an active battlefield in a single night.

Iran says it is attacking countries that host US troops or Israeli diplomatic buildings. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan all have US military assets on their soil. Qatar's Al Udeid is the base US bombers fly from when they strike Iran.

The European Union met with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Brussels on Thursday. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called Iran's attacks "unjustifiable." The EU expressed support for the Gulf countries.

What Iran Said

Iran has not claimed responsibility for Thursday night's attacks directly. But Iranian officials said earlier in the day that they are "ready to disgrace" any US forces that invade Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran will not talk to the US because "there will be no trust in Trump."

Iran's ambassador to Egypt confirmed that Iran has not requested any ceasefire talks.

What the US and Israel Said

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said earlier Thursday that American strikes on Iran are "about to surge dramatically." The Israeli military said it has already destroyed most of Iran's air defenses and missile launchers inside Iran.

Trump said the US wants "someone who will bring harmony and peace to Iran" as its next leader. He said he should be "involved in the appointment." Iran called this comment an insult to Iranian sovereignty.

Where Things Stand Now

• War is now in its 7th day
• At least 14 countries have been affected
• Death toll in Iran: 1,230+ confirmed
• 6 US troops killed
• Deaths in Lebanon: 120+
• Deaths in Israel: approximately 12
• Iran has not asked for a ceasefire
• US Congress rejected two war powers resolutions — Trump has no congressional limits