Sirens

Sirens sound across Bahrain, Kuwait as Iran threatens 'heavy costs' following US strikes

The sirens were activated following a reported Iranian attack on US helicopters and reconnaissance aircraft at the Shakir Airbase, the country’s military airport.

Smoke rises after a drone was intercepted during early morning hours in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2026.
Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026; Illustrative.

Ghalibaf: 'If you strike, you'll get hit,' IRGC claims responsibility for Kuwait, Bahrain strikes

Israeli soldiers take position as civilians take cover during a Hezbollah attack near the Israeli border with Lebanon in northern Israel, May 19, 2026.

Nearly three years into war, Hezbollah keeps northern Israel under fire - analysis

The Home Front Command app issuing warnings for incoming rocket attacks in central Israel, September 2024; illustrative.

IDF Home Front Command develops early warning system for Hezbollah rocket, drone attacks - report


New project inspired by Israel's 'Red Alert' helps keep Ukrainians updated

The system, Ukraine Siren Alerts or UASA, is currently operating on Twitter, Facebook and Telegram.

Rocket siren system in Israel

Air-raid siren tests across Israel on Wednesday

The air raid exercise is part of a larger, nationwide drill meant to simulate full-scale war with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which are ongoing through Thursday.

Israelis take cover as a siren sounds a warning of incoming rockets fired from the Gaza strip in the city of Ashkelon, southern Israel, on May 19, 2021.

Rocket sirens sound in southern Israel, Shfela due to technical error

A false alarm sent thousands into shelters after a technical malfunction at Home Front Command.

Rocket siren system in Israel

Rocket sirens to sound across Kiryat Motzkin as part of preparedness drill

During the exercise, sirens will be sounded and residents will be asked to head to the protective areas to ensure they are ready for real-life scenarios.

Rocket siren system in Israel

MDA ambulances switch sirens to sound less like rocket sirens

Bin said in a statement after making the decision earlier this week that "these days, we must show maximum sensitivity to the concerns of the Israeli public."

An ambulance driving in the central Israeli city of Elad, April 5, 2020

Soldier killed as cabinet okays more attacks

1,200 rockets pound Israel • International community urges de-escalation

Damage caused to a building in Petah Tikva by Hamas rocket fire, May 13, 2021

Gantz: If quiet is not kept, Gaza will suffer

Security officials tie the escalation to the event in Jerusalem * Kohavi pushes off trip to the US

Benny Gantz at a press conference in Ramat Gan's Kfar Hamaccabiah Hotel.

Aiming at Dimona: Did the Syrian regime purposely target Israel?

Much remains unclear about the incident on April 22, including why Syria fired a missile so wildly and so far south into Israel – and whether Israel’s interceptors failed to stop the threat.

THE IRON Dome fires an interceptor missile as rockets are launched from Gaza, near Sderot in August 2018.

Syrian missile lands near Dimona nuclear reactor, interception fails

SA-5 flies from Syria all the way to Negev in the longest-range attack yet by Syria; Patriot missile activated in response.

Missile fire is seen from Damascus, Syria May 10, 2018.

Sirens heard in Iran

Sources contacted who follow Tehran closely could not initially confirm more details about the sirens or flight diversion.

A MAN WALKS on a Tehran street this week. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani declared this week that ‘from Sunday we can sell our weapons to whomever we want and buy weapons from whomever we want.’