Iran fires missile toward Bahrain, missile reportedly turns back

Iran launched a missile toward Bahrain overnight, according to a single report. The missile reportedly performed a U-turn mid-flight. No details on the missile type, target, or interceptions are yet available.

A single unverified report states that Iran launched a missile toward Bahrain overnight, and that the missile performed a U-turn mid-flight. The report provides no details on the missile type, intended target, or whether any interception occurred. The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple Iranian missile attacks targeting Bahrain since late June, including cruise and ballistic missile launches, as well as reports of HIMARS launches from Bahrain toward Iran. This latest report, if confirmed, would mark another incident in the ongoing exchange of fire between Iran and US-allied Gulf states. The report is based on a single source and has not been independently corroborated.

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