Iranian missiles and drones were fired at several Gulf states and Jordan on Saturday night and Sunday morning, following a series of US air strikes on targets within Iran. Air defence systems in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan were activated to intercept the projectiles.

Kuwait reported that its military responded to attacks on its territory early Sunday. In Qatar, the Ministry of Interior stated that three people, including a child, sustained injuries from falling shrapnel after warnings of incoming attacks were issued to residents. Authorities in Jordan confirmed that three missiles originating from Iran landed in the country without causing any casualties.

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for several attacks, stating they targeted a United States radar site in Kuwait and destroyed a command-and-control centre and drone hangars at a Jordanian military base used by US forces. The IRGC also asserted it destroyed a fighter jet maintenance facility at a Qatari military base utilized by the US, though Qatar's government reported all projectiles were intercepted.

US forces conducted approximately 140 strikes on military targets in Iran early Sunday, according to the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM). These strikes marked the third consecutive night of US military action, occurring after Iran's attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency reported that a container ship was attacked off the coast of Oman, with its crew being rescued by local authorities. Earlier, CENTCOM identified the vessel as the M/V GFS Galaxy, which sustained a fire and significant engine room damage. The crew abandoned the ship in a lifeboat. India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that 11 Indian citizens were aboard the vessel; 10 were rescued, and one remained missing.

Iran announced it had closed the Strait of Hormuz again. The strait had been partially reopened following a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington aimed at de-escalating the conflict in mid-June. Iran stated the targeted container ship was using an unapproved route through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains a significant point of contention between the US and Iran since the commencement of hostilities in February.

Analysts suggest that despite the exchange of attacks and threats, diplomatic avenues may still be available. The ongoing tensions highlight the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments, and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region.

The incidents underscore the volatile security situation, with multiple nations on high alert and regional stability under strain. The involvement of various Gulf states and Jordan in intercepting Iranian projectiles indicates a broader regional impact of the escalating conflict.