Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Sunday that it had launched a drone attack on a US military base in Bahrain, according to state media. The attack came after a period of relative calm in the region. Bahraini defense forces confirmed that their air defense systems intercepted the Iranian aerial attacks.
The IRGC stated that the strike targeted a US radar system at the base, aiming to disrupt American military operations in the Gulf. Multiple reports from international news outlets described explosions and sirens in Bahrain, with authorities urging residents to take shelter. The attack followed a pattern of renewed hostilities in the Middle East, with Bahrain being hit twice in three days.
Saudi Arabia condemned the Iranian attacks, expressing solidarity with Bahrain and supporting measures to ensure the country's security. The kingdom's foreign ministry issued a statement reaffirming its stance against such actions. The US has not yet officially confirmed the attack, with some officials suggesting that missiles were intercepted rather than drones.
This incident marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, with Iran and the US both increasing military activity in the Gulf. The situation reflects ongoing geopolitical rivalries and the fragile stability in the region. The attack comes amid broader concerns about the security of US and allied forces in the area.
