Iran launches ballistic missiles at American base as US hits Qeshm Island

The US military has disabled six vessels during the blockade. (US Centcom: Noah J. Tancer)

Kuwait says an Iranian attack targeting its international airport has killed at least one person and wounded others.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has struck the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain with missiles and drones.

US Central Command says it responded with self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States and Iran have launched missile attacks on several targets in the region, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the US military.

The IRGC attacked the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain using missiles and drones, Iranian media reported, in response to what the IRGC described as a US attack on a communications tower south of Qeshm Island.

An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait's international airport early on Wednesday, local time, killing at least one person and injuring others.

The attack caused "severe damage" to the airport's T1 building, Kuwait's state news agency reported, citing the General Civil Aviation Authority.

A satellite image shows the US Fifth Fleet naval base in Manama, Bahrain. (Reuters: Planet Labs PBC)

Earlier, US Central Command said it conducted self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island "in response to attempted attacks by Iran".

"Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbours; however, all failed to hit their intended targets," Centcom said in a statement.

The statement added all of the missiles shot at Bahrain and Kuwait either "broke apart en route" or were shot down by air defence systems.

Kuwaiti air defences were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks on Tuesday local time, state news agency KUNA reported, quoting the country's army, which did not say where the threats originated.

US President Donald Trump says he is not yet satisfied by negotiations to end the war in Iran, and the US is not discussing easing sanctions, which is one of Tehran's key demands.

KUNA cited the army's General Staff as saying any explosions heard were caused by interceptions and urged the public to follow safety instructions and avoid any debris or unidentified objects.

The statements came shortly after Iran's media reported hearing sounds of explosions in the area of Qeshm Island.

Bahrain's interior ministry also said a warning siren had been sounded and urged citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.

Gulf countries, including Kuwait, have come under missile and drone attack during the US-Israel war on Ir