The US Embassy in Bahrain updated its warning Monday afternoon, citing intelligence that Iran may attempt to strike unspecified locations in central Manama, and urging Americans to seek shelter immediately if sirens or explosions are heard. The warning highlights that the Gulf attacks are moving closer to civilian areas, raising fears of a broader escalation.
The US Embassy in Bahrain updated its security alert Monday afternoon, now warning that Iranian attacks are moving closer to civilian areas in central Manama. The embassy urged American citizens to seek shelter immediately if they hear sirens or explosions, marking the latest refinement in a series of alerts today.
The first warning came early Monday, with the embassy cautioning of a possible Iranian attack on the capital Manama. By later Monday morning, a second alert tightened the focus to central Manama, as The Zioneer reported at 06:38 Jerusalem. The afternoon update explicitly adds the civilian proximity, underscoring growing concern over the trajectory of the Gulf strikes.
The alerts are part of a broader escalation. The Zioneer reported on July 17 on unverified footage showing an Iranian strike on an oil refinery in Manama. On July 18, the US State Department issued a worldwide caution citing potential attacks by Iran-aligned groups. Over the weekend, the US Embassy in Jerusalem also issued an urgent security alert, and US intelligence has warned Iran may 'break the tools' and attack Israel, as The Zioneer reported on July 19.
The embassy's latest alert does not specify the exact targets or timing of the potential attack, and the information remains single-sourced from the US Embassy.
3 developments
- StrongUS Embassy in Jerusalem Issues Urgent Security Alert for Citizens Amid Iran Tensions
- StrongUS Warns Iran May 'Break the Tools' and Attack Israel, Informs Jerusalem of Escalation Plans
- StrongIran warns US: if attacked, new American interests in the region will be targeted
- DevelopingUS launches limited strike on target of obligation in Bahrain, Iran retaliation expected soon
Source and signal
- Internal intake