Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched six drones against a U.S. air defense radar system at the Al-Riffa helicopter base in Bahrain.
The aerial attack targeted the Al-Riffa helicopter base, according to a statement released by the Revolutionary Guards on Telegram.
Sirens sounded across the Gulf nation shortly before the impact. La Repubblica reported that authorities in Bahrain issued safety warnings on social media urging residents to reach secure shelters.
The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force said that its air defense systems intercepted and neutralized multiple incoming aerial attacks before they reached their targets.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts ballistic missiles and drones
The Saudi-led coalition announced that air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh, alongside two drones downed in the kingdom’s eastern region.
Meanwhile, forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognized government reported conducting an airstrike against an Houthi weapons depot in Najd Qasim, south of Taiz.
Tehran refuses to sacrifice uranium enrichment program
Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, declared that Tehran will not sacrifice its uranium enrichment program for any agreement with the United States.
“Non siamo disposti a ridurre il livello di arricchimento dell’uranio nè ad accettare una sospensione dell’arricchimento per raggiungere un accordo,” said Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as reported by the Fars news agency.
Baqaei also criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency, alleging that the organization yields to U.S. influence and damages its own credibility. Tehran rejected recent assessments by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi regarding military damage to Iranian infrastructure.
“Di fronte ai disservizi che hanno colpito il traffico aereo americano, non sarebbe stato preferibile investire nella riparazione dei sistemi di navigazione invece di spendere miliardi di dollari per la guerra e per colpire il popolo iraniano?” said Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as reported by Iranian media, commenting ironically on recent chaos in United States airports.
Questions and Answers on the Gulf Escalation
Which military base in Bahrain was targeted by the drone attack?
The Revolutionary Guards targeted the Al-Riffa helicopter base housing a U.S. air defense radar system.
How many ballistic missiles were intercepted near Riyadh?
The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting and destroying two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi forces toward the Saudi capital.