Bahrain's Ministry of Defense reported that several drones originating from Iran are approaching the country, and interception efforts are commencing. The statement did not specify the number of drones or their intended targets.
Bahrain's Ministry of Defense issued a statement on Tuesday reporting that several drones launched from Iran are currently approaching Bahraini airspace. The ministry said interception operations are beginning. The number of drones, their specific type, and intended targets have not been disclosed. The development adds to regional tensions, as Iran's drone capabilities have been a growing concern for Gulf states. This is a separate incident from the ongoing drone activity in Lebanon previously reported by The Zioneer. Further details are awaited.
2 developments
- StrongIran claims drones struck US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain; no explosions reported on the island
- StrongBahrain says it will intercept Iranian drones approaching the country
- StrongIranian drone intercepted near US consulate in Erbil, Iraq
- StrongIran intercepts hostile US drone over Isfahan; not an attack, report says
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