Sirens blare in Bahrain as Iran launches barrage of missiles and drones
Iranian state media reported that Tehran targeted a US naval support base in Bahrain's capital. Sirens sounded across the capital following the strike as residents were directed to seek shelter.
According to Iranian state media, Tehran carried out a missile and drone strike targeting a US naval support base in Bahrain's capital. The strike signals that the conflict between the US and Iran continues to spread across the Gulf.
Sirens sounded across the capital following the strike, with officials directing residents toward safe areas. The incident underscores the growing risk faced by US military assets in the region.
The development came shortly after the US resumed its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, illustrating how the conflict has become multi-fronted across the Gulf. Other Gulf states in the region are also on alert.
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