Following the recent US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, regional tensions are rising rapidly, prompting Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait to take emergency security steps to protect public safety. The fear of conflict spreading across the Middle East has put the region on high alert.
According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia has issued a high-level security alert. Two sources confirmed that Saudi security agencies are closely monitoring the situation and have activated emergency protocols. However, the Saudi government’s media office has not released an official statement yet.
Meanwhile, Bahrain — home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet — has urged its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel on major roads. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Bahrain’s Interior Ministry advised people to stay off the streets unless essential, allowing security forces to manage roads effectively.
Bahrain has also taken precautionary steps in the education and public sectors. Seventy percent of government workers have been asked to work from home, and all private and public educational institutions, including nurseries and universities, have shifted to online learning until further notice.
In a similar move, Kuwait has set up emergency shelters in key government buildings, including the ministries of Justice and Finance. These shelters are part of broader plans to prepare for any potential escalation stemming from the Iran-US conflict.
Bahrain has activated its National Emergency Plan and Civil Emergency Center and has already tested warning sirens nationwide. Additionally, the country has set up 33 shelters across different regions to handle any crisis that may arise in the coming days.