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Bahrain Intercepts Iranian Drones, IRGC Claims Attack on US Base
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In Short: The US military rejected Iran's claim, stating that it had intercepted two Iranian drones and that no harm had been caused.
LIVE: Iran Claims Drone Attack on US Base in Bahrain as Sirens Sound and Residents Seek Shelter. Hindustan Times
Bahrain's air defense systems intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aerial attacks on Sunday, according to the country's General Command. The attacks were part of Iran's continued hostile approach toward Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it had launched six drones at a US air defense radar installation in Bahrain. The IRGC said the drones had struck their targets accurately and successfully, though Bahrain reported no damage or injuries.
Bahrain issued security alerts earlier on Sunday, urging citizens and residents to remain calm and move to the nearest safe location. The Ministry of Interior issued two separate notices to ensure public safety.
The US military rejected Iran's claim, stating that it had intercepted two Iranian drones and that no harm had been caused. CENTCOM confirmed that both drones were shot down by US forces.
Smoke was reportedly seen rising after the alleged attack on the US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, according to Anadolu Agency.
Iran’s IRGC also claimed to have destroyed eight US military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait, warning of further action if attacks continue.
The IRGC said its navy and aerospace forces launched joint missile and drone attacks targeting US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to recent US strikes on Iran.
Iran’s foreign ministry said it launched “defensive” attacks on U.S.-linked military targets, while Bahrain reported an Iranian drone attack on Sheikh Isa Air Base.
The IRGC warned that violating the ceasefire would halt all diplomatic processes, citing Clause 1 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
The reported deployment came amid escalating regional tensions, with Bahrain's interior ministry confirming warning sirens had sounded following reports of an explosion and claims of a drone attack.
What this adds
The incident marks the first such warnings issued by Bahrain since September, amid stalled efforts to end the nearly nine-month-old conflict.
What's confirmed
- Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior issued two separate notices urging citizens and residents to remain calm and go to the nearest safe place, Reuters reported.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirms that its navy and aerospace forces launched joint missile and drone attacks targeting US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to recent US strikes on Iran.
What's still developing
- “This is a serious warning to the aggressor enemy to end its aerial mischief and oil smuggling in the strait of Hormuz,” the IRGC said.
- Updated 2 hours ago · Published on 15 Nov 2026 1:36PM BAHRAIN issued two alerts warning of potential threats on Sunday, its first such warnings since September, as Iran claimed responsibility for an attack on a US military base in the Gulf kingdom amid stalled efforts to end the nearly nine-month-old conflict.
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