Bahrain's Defense Ministry announced that its air defenses intercepted several Iranian aerial attacks directed at the kingdom this morning, according to a report by journalist Sapir Lipkin. The ministry stated that its forces are on alert at the highest defensive readiness. No further details on casualties or damage were provided.
Bahrain's Defense Ministry announced this morning (Thursday, July 9) that its air defenses intercepted several Iranian aerial attacks directed at the kingdom, placing forces on the highest defensive alert. The announcement, reported by journalist Sapir Lipkin, provides no details on the number of interceptions, casualties, or damage.
The development comes a day after the Iranian army claimed on Wednesday morning that its drones struck concentrations of US forces at the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, a claim that could not be independently verified. Shortly after, Bahrain's state television confirmed that its air defense systems intercepted Iranian missiles over Bahraini airspace. Later on Wednesday, the kingdom officially condemned what it called Tehran's 'hostile approach' following the interceptions, as reported by ynet.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the escalating confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf. On June 26, the US carried out a limited strike in Bahrain, with Bahrain bracing for an Iranian response. Earlier in June, Bahrain's air defenses intercepted multiple aerial targets from Iran, and a residential building was hit in an Iranian attack on June 28.
It remains unclear whether the interceptions announced Thursday morning are a new wave of attacks or a continuation of Wednesday's incidents. No independent confirmation of the Iranian drone strike claim has been received.
5 developments
- StrongBahrain royal adviser: air defenses intercepted aerial targets fired from Iran
- StrongFootage shows Patriot system intercepting Iranian missiles over southern Bahrain
- DevelopingBahrain says Iran launched missiles, drones at the kingdom
- StrongIranian state TV reports activation of air defense systems over Tehran
Source and signal
- Internal intake