Bahrain issued emergency alerts and urged residents to seek shelter after Iran claimed it launched a drone attack on a US military base. The strike, according to Iranian state media, targeted a radar system at the base. The attack followed a series of incidents in the region, with Bahrain reporting two blasts in three days.
Bahrain’s interior ministry confirmed the alerts, advising people to remain calm and move to safe locations. The government stated it intercepted the attack, denying any damage. Officials said the incident was part of a broader pattern of tensions between Iran and the United States in the Gulf.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced the strike via state broadcaster, claiming the attack was a response to US military actions. This comes amid heightened regional tensions, with both sides accusing each other of escalating hostilities. Bahrain has previously reported drone attacks attributed to Iran, with officials warning of increased threats.
The incident follows a lull in attacks, with the last strikes occurring in the past few days. The US has not officially confirmed the attack, while Iran has consistently denied previous claims of drone strikes in the region. The situation reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, with both nations accusing each other of provocative actions.
