Manama: Bahrain sounded security alarms on Sunday and urged residents to seek shelter after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed to have launched six drones targeting a US military radar system at a base in the Gulf nation.
Air raid sirens were heard across Bahrain, while explosions were reported around 4 am (0100 GMT), followed by another series of blasts at approximately 6:30 am (0330 GMT), according to an AFP journalist.
The Bahraini Interior Ministry urged residents to remain calm, move to the nearest safe location and follow updates through official channels. Authorities did not specify the source of the threat.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said six drones belonging to its Aerospace Force targeted a US air defence radar system at the Al-Riffa helicopter base in Bahrain.
They also warned that any further US aggression would invite a stronger response, reiterating that the Strait of Hormuz remained closed.
The attack comes amid an eight-month conflict in which Iran has restricted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and targeted airports, seaports, energy facilities and US assets across the region.
Bahrain, which hosts a major US naval base, has faced repeated Iranian attacks since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28.
On Friday, Iran also claimed to have targeted a US early-warning radar system in Bahrain. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it intercepted two Iranian drones, reporting no casualties or damage.
CENTCOM had earlier said it helped Gulf countries export 1.5 billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz since the summer.
