“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, according to The Guardian.
Bahrain intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aerial attacks on Sunday, the Bahrain Defence Force said, as uncertainty continued over diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. The conflict began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran before spreading across the region.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had struck a US military base in Bahrain in retaliation for hostile US actions, Fars News Agency reported. Sirens sounded in Bahrain on Sunday as the interior ministry urged residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location, Al Jazeera reported. The ministry gave no further details on the threats.
An alert of potential threat. The Ministry of Interior urged citizens and residents to remain calm, proceed to the nearest safe location, and follow news through official channels for the protection of public safety.#Bahrain #MOI
Rifaa Air Base Targeted in Drone Strikes
There was no immediate confirmation from US or Bahraini authorities.
Two days earlier, the Revolutionary Guards said they had attacked a US early-warning radar in Bahrain in retaliation for an air attack on a telecommunications tower in southern Iran. The US military’s Central Command denied that claim, stating it had intercepted two Iranian drones without any damage or injuries, according to Al Jazeera.
🇮🇷🇺🇸🇧🇭 The IRGC claims it targeted a U. S. air-defense radar site at Riffa Air Base in Bahrain. Several reports of explosions in Bahrain have emerged. Looks like things are starting to quiet down again. Writer: Jamie pic.twitter.com/xej3CoX9Ov
Buildings at American facilities across eight nations suffered destruction or damage from Iranian strikes during the initial four months of the conflict, according to a September Pentagon inspector general assessment. Bahrain hosts the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet.
Strait of Hormuz Disruptions and Diplomatic Stalls
The Revolutionary Guards’ navy said two oil tankers struck sea mines while trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims the strait is under its full control.
🚨🇮🇷🇧🇭BREAKING: Iran attacks U. S. base in Bahrain in response to U. S. actions. Source: @IranIntl_En / Writer: Bri pic.twitter.com/Bkkg8HpL34
President Donald Trump mentioned recently that military strikes against Iran might be suspended provided Tehran and the Yemen-based, Iran-supported Houthis initiate no fresh aggressions against the United States. Trump added that he would maintain a US naval blockade, Reuters reported on Saturday.
Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict have yet to produce a breakthrough. Washington and Tehran have largely held off on direct major attacks while low-level maritime and regional escalations continue.
Regional Conflict Spills Into Saudi Arabia
On another front, the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition fighting them continued to exchange attacks. The coalition said on Sunday it had intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh and three drones in the kingdom’s Eastern Province.
Public Scepticism and Influence Operations Shape Regional Views
Chris Doyle, the director of Caabu, said:
“The British public are sceptical about any war on Iran and what it might achieve.”
Speaking at Iran International’s Washington studio, analyst Durns argued that influence operations are deeply embedded in the strategies of adversaries. Regarding the American public, Durns said:
“The American people are great people. They can be a bit naive.”
“Gaza has been a very effective one for them, in which, of course, they use lies.”
Concluding his assessment of the regional situation, Durns said:
“But at the same time, the hour is getting late, and there are growing threats that have been massing over the course of many years that we need to confront and combat.”
Frequently Asked Questions About the Bahrain Attacks
What military assets does the US maintain in Bahrain?
Bahrain hosts the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, serving as a primary hub for American naval operations in the Middle East.
Did the recent drone strikes cause any damage at the base?
US Central Command denied that radar systems were destroyed in the earlier Friday attack and reported no damage or injuries from intercepted drones, though officials have not yet commented on Sunday’s specific claims regarding the Al-Rifaa helicopter base.
What was the origin of the latest regional escalation?
The current conflict began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, subsequently spreading as Tehran launched missile and drone attacks on US bases across Gulf countries.
Additional Regional Security Details
“Both sides may prefer to avoid a full-scale war, but the danger lies in miscalculation,” Ali Golkar said.
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