Iran has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting a United States military installation in Bahrain, as the Gulf country’s air defence systems intercepted several aerial attacks on Sunday.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched six drones targeting a US air-defence radar system at the Al-Rifaa helicopter base in Bahrain.
The Guards described the operation as retaliation for what they called hostile actions by the United States. The claim was carried by Iranian state media.
However, Bahrain’s military said its air defence systems intercepted several Iranian aerial attacks before they could reach their targets. There was no immediate confirmation from US or Bahraini authorities that the radar installation had been hit or damaged.
The incident triggered security alerts across Bahrain, with the country’s Interior Ministry urging residents to remain calm, move to the nearest safe location and follow updates through official channels.
Explosions were reportedly heard in the early hours of Sunday, while air raid sirens sounded in parts of the country. The warnings marked Bahrain’s first such alerts since September.
Bahrain hosts the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, making it a strategically important location for American military operations in the Middle East.
The latest development comes two days after Iran claimed it had attacked a US early-warning radar facility in Bahrain. The US military rejected that claim, saying its forces intercepted two Iranian drones and that there were no casualties or damage.
The renewed attacks come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran and stalled diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, which began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February 2026.
Iran has repeatedly targeted US-linked facilities and other infrastructure across the Gulf during the conflict, while the United States has continued military and economic pressure on Tehran.
Bahrain condemned the latest attacks, describing them as a violation of its sovereignty and international law. The situation has heightened concerns about a renewed escalation across the Gulf region.
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Reporting note: Iran claims it targeted the radar with six drones, while Bahrain says its air defences intercepted several attacks. Damage to the US installation has not been independently confirmed.
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