MANAMA (The COW News Digital) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting a US air defence radar installation at a military base in Bahrain, raising fresh concerns about escalating tensions across the Gulf region.
According to Iranian officials, six drones were launched against an American air defence radar system located at a military helicopter base in the Al Riffa area of Bahrain.
with explosions heard in and around the Bahraini capital, Manama. Residents were reportedly instructed to move to safer locations as authorities responded to potential security threats.
Iranian state media reported that the operation was carried out by the IRGC’s Aerospace Force, which targeted the radar installation using six unmanned aerial vehicles.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior issued two emergency alerts early Sunday, warning residents about possible threats and advising the public to remain calm and seek shelter in the nearest safe location.
According to reports by Reuters and The Wall Street Journal, residents living around Manama reported hearing several explosions following the reported drone attack.
The incident has heightened security concerns in Bahrain, which hosts a significant American military presence and serves as an important strategic location for US operations in the Gulf.
However, the full extent of the reported attack remains unclear. Initial reports did not establish whether the American military base or the targeted radar installation sustained any damage.
There was also no immediate independent confirmation of the extent of the damage or the operational impact of the reported strike.
The targeting of an American air defence radar system, if confirmed, could represent a significant development in the ongoing regional confrontation involving Iran and the United States.
The emergency warnings issued by Bahraini authorities indicate heightened security concerns, although officials have not publicly confirmed the full details of the reported military incident.
The latest development comes amid growing tensions across the Middle East, with military installations and strategic infrastructure increasingly exposed to potential attacks.
Further information is awaited regarding the condition of the targeted facility, possible casualties and any response from the United States or Bahraini authorities.
