Visitors take a look at a drone showed at an exhibit of rockets and drones at the National Aerospace Park outside Tehran on November 12, 2026.– AFP pic
MANAMA, Nov 15– Blasts and sirens sounded out over Bahrain and authorities prompted homeowners to look for shelter today as Iran’s Guards stated they had actually assaulted a United States military base in the Gulf country.
Alarm sirens blasted, according to an AFP reporter, while authorities published a number of notifies on social networks, without defining the source of the risk.
The interior ministry in an X post advised “citizens to stay calm, continue to the nearby safe area, and follow news through authorities channels for the defense of public security”.
Surges might be heard around 4am (9am Malaysia time), the AFP reporter stated, with homeowners reporting a 2nd series of blasts around 6.30 am (11.30 Malaysia time).
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated their forces performed a drone attack on a United States radar system at a base in Bahrain, according to a declaration brought by the Iranian state broadcaster today.
“The United States air defence radar system at the Al-Riffa helicopter base in Bahrain was targeted by 6 drones coming from the IRGC Aerospace Force,” the Guards stated in a declaration published by the state broadcaster on Telegram.
“The Strait of Hormuz is closed, and any aggressiveness by the American opponent will be met an even harsher and more strong reaction,” it included.
Throughout 8 months of war, Iran has actually limited delivering through the Strait of Hormuz oil trade path and struck facilities consisting of airports, seaports, energy centers, and United States properties throughout the area.
Bahrain, which hosts a significant United States marine base, is among numerous Gulf nations that have actually borne the impact of Tehran’s rage throughout the war that began when the United States and Israel released surprise attacks on Iran on February 28.
On Friday, the Revolutionary Guards had actually stated their forces targeted a United States early caution radar system in Bahrain, with the American military stating it shot down 2 Iranian drones targeting the Gulf island.
The United States armed force’s Central Command (Centcom) reported no casualties or damage because attack.
Centcom, which manages American military operations in the area, stated last month that it had actually assisted Gulf nations export 1.5 billion barrels of oil considering that the summer season by means of Hormuz, a crucial energy trading path.– AFP
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