A terror alert warning of possible attacks in Gulf countries during Eid has been lifted.

However, the Australian government - which issued the alert - says there is still a high threat to the region, according to a report published in our sister publication, the Gulf Daily News.

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade had claimed to have information suggesting terrorists were planning attacks on targets in the Arabian Peninsula and Jordan during Eid Al Fitr.

However, a spokesman for the Australian government told the GDN that the immediate threat had passed.

'The warning you refer to was specifically for the Eid Al Fitr period and as such is no longer current,' he said.

An alleged Molotov cocktail attack on three Bahrainis did take place in Demistan village during Eid, but police said nobody was injured.

However, Australia continues to warn its citizens living in Bahrain to exercise a 'high degree of caution' because of the 'high threat of terrorist attack'.

'Statements by international terrorist groups have called for attacks against Western interests in the Gulf region, including residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests,' it says in its current travel advisory.

'We continue to receive reports that terrorists are planning attacks against Western interests in the Gulf region.

'These attacks could occur at any time and could be directed against any locations known to be frequented by foreigners.'

The UK and the US also warn their citizens visiting or living in Bahrain to be aware of the threat of terrorism.

'Attacks could be indiscriminate, and against Western, including British, interests, as well as against civilian targets, including places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers,' says the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office travel advisory.

Meanwhile, although the US State Department says there is now specific threat against Americans in Bahrain, tensions in the region have increased.

'Americans are reminded that they should maintain a low public profile, avoid large crowds and demonstrations, vary their routes and times, and treat mail from unfamiliar sources with suspicion,' states the US advisory. - TradeArabia News Service