Unverified reports circulating early Sunday morning indicate new American missile salvos targeting Iran, launched from Bahrain. Details on the scale, specific targets, and any interceptions are not yet available.
The latest unverified reports, as of 03:21 Jerusalem, now identify Bahrain as the launch location for the renewed US missile strikes toward Iran. This follows a report at 03:17 Jerusalem of renewed ATACMS and HIMARS strikes, and a series of earlier reports that first emerged at 02:26 Jerusalem.
At 02:26 Jerusalem, a cascade of unverified reports began: initially from Iranian sources claiming missiles launched from Bahrain toward southern Iran, with explosions heard in Ahvaz. Within the same minute, Israeli security analyst Yair Goldblatt reported that Arab media were linking circulated footage to launches from Bahrain. Israeli media then specified a US HIMARS launch from Bahrain. Iranian state media asserted that Kuwait and Bahrain were participating in the strikes. Intelligence reports indicated additional US HIMARS systems being deployed from Bahrain. Finally, reports indicated renewed US ATACMS and HIMARS strikes toward Iran. The thread shows a progression from a single Iranian source to multiple Israeli and Arab media outlets, though all reports remain unverified and without official confirmation.
Background: As The Zioneer reported on Wednesday, July 8, there were unverified reports of Iranian missiles fired at US warships, and footage of Iranian fire toward US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. On Thursday, July 9, reports indicated Iranian cruise missiles targeting US ships off Bahrain and additional launches toward Jordan. These reports form part of the broader exchange of strikes between the US and Iran in the Gulf region.
No official confirmation has been issued by US, Bahraini, or Iranian authorities. The specific munitions, number of launches, intended targets, and whether any were intercepted or struck remain unknown. The situation continues to develop, and further details are awaited.
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