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Gulf countries reported fresh attacks early Monday as the regional conflict entered its 10th day, with air defenses intercepting missiles and drones and concerns rising over threats to energy infrastructure.
Strikes were intercepted overnight in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar, while attacks in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia raised fears of damage to key energy facilities.
Bahrain’s national oil company declared force majeure after an attack on its refinery complex.
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted nine drones headed toward the Shaybah oil field, two more drones east of the Al-Jawf northern region and two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base.
The interceptions occurred between midnight and noon, according to the ministry.
The attacks come as passengers continue leaving the region after a near-paralysis of regional air travel.
Middle Eastern airlines have resumed some flights while governments organize evacuations.
Flights carrying stranded passengers have continued departing from Dubai.
Carl Parnell, who arrived at London Heathrow late Sunday, said he heard intercepted strikes while staying at an airport hotel during a two-day flight delay.
“I heard whirring, then an explosion. Some windows flexed — I thought they’d break,” he told CNN from his hotel balcony.
He said local workers were worried about losing income if tourism declines.
Airlines have begun restoring limited operations as the conflict continues.
Another group of Qatar Airways flights through a restricted corridor is scheduled to operate in and out of Doha this week.
Etihad Airways has also scheduled several flights in and out of Abu Dhabi.
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