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Iran said it sent six drones toward a US radar facility in Bahrain on Sunday.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the drones targeted an air-defence radar at Bahrain’s al-Riffa base. Bahrain said its air defences intercepted or destroyed Iranian drones, and authorities urged residents to seek shelter.
What the reports agree on
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted a US air-defence radar facility in Bahrain with six drones on Sunday. Al Jazeera, France24, BBC Top Stories
- Bahrain said its air defences intercepted or thwarted several Iranian attacks. Al Jazeera, France24, BBC Top Stories
- Bahrain authorities issued alerts or urged residents to seek shelter during the attacks. Al Jazeera, France24, BBC Top Stories
- Iran said on Friday that it had targeted an early-warning radar system in Bahrain. Al Jazeera, France24
- The Sunday attack was the second attempt to target Bahrain in three days. France24, BBC Top Stories
Reported by one outlet
- Al Jazeera reported that US Central Command said it shot down two Iranian drones on Friday and reported no injuries or damage. Al Jazeera
- Al Jazeera reported that the IRGC said two oil tankers hit sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, while two other tankers turned back after receiving warnings. Al Jazeera
- France24 reported explosions in Bahrain around 4 a.m. and again around 6:30 a.m. local time. France24
- France24 reported that Bahrain’s foreign ministry said the country rejected being used to settle scores and held Iran responsible for the attacks. France24