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Bahrain Announces Elimination of Several Iranian Aerial Threats

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July 13, 2026

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Manama, July 13 (QNA) - The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force said Monday that its air defense systems had eliminated a number of inbound Iranian aerial attacks.

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Off The Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Kuwait and Jordan report new attacks from Iran, sirens sound in Bahrain

Kuwait’s Army Headquarters said in a post to X on Monday that the Gulf nation’s air defenses were again “confronting hostile aerial targets within Kuwaiti airspace.” In Jordan, the military said it shot down four Iranian missiles, adding that there were no casualties or damage. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry, meanwhile, said in the early hours of []...Click to read more

The Economic Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kuwait flags 'hostile' missile, drone attacks

Kuwait flags 'hostile' missile, drone attacks

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iranian drones target Bahrain after US offensive, straining ceasefire

Bahrain said it had been targeted by Iranian drones and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was struck on Saturday, adding fresh tension to the detente established in the wake of an interim US-Iran peace deal signed earlier this month. Bahrain’s foreign ministry said a number of Iranian drones targeted the country, home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, early on Saturday morning, state-run BNA reported. Tehran has repeatedly targeted it and other Gulf states that host American military bases and thousands...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Bahrain dakwa diserang dron Iran

MANAMA: Bahrain menuduh Iran melancarkan beberapa serangan dron ke atas wilayahnya hari ini, sambil mengecam tindakan itu sebagai pelanggaran kedaulatan negara serta usaha mensabotaj inisiatif keamanan di rantau berkenaan. Kementerian Luar Bahrain berkata, serangan yang berlaku pada awal pagi Sabtu itu melibatkan beberapa dron Iran dan disifatkan sebagai pelanggaran terang-terangan terhadap kedaulatan negaranya. Dalam kenyataan ... Read more The post Bahrain dakwa diserang dron Iran appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 9, 2026

Bahrain intercepts several Iranian air attacks

Bahrain intercepts several Iranian air attacks

ArcaMax

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· Jun 27, 2026

US-Iran truce tested by attacks on Bahrain, hit on Hormuz tanker

Bahrain said it had been targeted by Iranian drones and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was struck on Saturday, adding fresh tension to the detente established in the wake of an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal signed earlier this month. Bahrain’s ...

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

GCC, Qatar, UAE, Egypt and Jordan Condemn Iranian Drone Attack on Bahrain

ABU DHABI, Jun 27: Gulf and Arab countries have strongly condemned an Iranian drone attack targeting Bahrain, describing it as a violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty and a threat...

Iran Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Kuwait engages hostile aerial targets; Jordan says it downed 4 missiles, Bahrain sounds sirens after Iran strikes

Kuwait City [Kuwait], July 13 (ANI): As Iran launched strikes targeting US military bases in three countries in the region, Kuwait on Monday said its air defence systems were engaging 'hostile aerial targets', while Jordan said it had intercepted four missiles fired from Iran.Meanwhile, Bahrain sounded warning sirens.The developments came after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday (local

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

Arab states condemn Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain

Regional Capitals, June 27 (SANA) Arab countries on Saturday condemned Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain, expressing solidarity with the Gulf kingdom and warning that the incident threatens regional security and ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions. In separate statements, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan denounced the attacks as a violation []

Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] 🇮🇷❌🇧🇭🇺🇸 — Air defense activity over Bahrain, attempting to intercept Iranian missiles [...]

— Air defense activity over Bahrain, attempting to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.

Latestly.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

Bahrain Accuses Iran of Launching Drone Attack Targeting Island Kingdom

A statement from Bahrain's Foreign Ministry said a “number of Iranian drones” targeted the country. It did not elaborate on the target.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bahrain accuses Iran of ‘systematic aggression’ after attacks

Bahrain says its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 'several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks’ on Sunday

DNyuz

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after U.S. airstrikes

DUBAI — Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack Saturday, in what is probably Tehran’s response to overnight airstrikes by the United States. The attacks in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control after Iran and the []

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 8, 2026

Kuwait intercepts Iranian missiles, drones as fresh attacks damage power infrastructure

Kuwaiti authorities have intercepted two ballistic missiles and 13 drones launched during a fresh wave of Iranian attacks, according to the country’s state news agency. No casualties have been reported following the interceptions, which prevented the projectiles from reaching their intended targets. Meanwhile, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity confirmed that shrapnel from the intercepted missiles and [] Kuwait intercepts Iranian missiles, drones as fresh attacks damage power infrastructure

The Tribune

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran launches drone attack on Bahrain; ship struck in Strait of Hormuz after US airstrikes

Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack on Saturday, likely Tehran’s response to overnight airstrikes by the United States. The attacks across the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control, even after Iran and the US []

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Jordan Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain

Amman, June 28 (QNA) - Jordan on Sunday condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones, describing them as a blatant violation of the two countries' sovereignty, a threat to their security, stability and territorial integrity, a dangerous escalation, and a flagrant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 8, 2026

World : Bahrain, Kuwait Say Air Defences Intercept Aerial Attacks

ISTANBUL, July 8 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Bahrain and Kuwait said their air defences intercepted Iranian aerial attacks early Wednesday amid renewed regional tensions, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

The Washington Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran says it launched further attacks as clashes test fragile ceasefire

Bahrain said it was targeted by an Iranian drone attack, while a ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime monitoring agency said.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 13, 2026

IRGC Targets Military Bases in Bahrain and Jordan, Detains Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it targeted the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, marking the latest development in the region's escalating military tension.

Libya Update News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Bahrain Calls on Security Council to Compel Iran to Halt Attacks and Adopt Accountability Mechanism

New York – Bahrain has stated that recent Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting vital, populated areas are not isolated incidents but part of a series of repeated assaults since February 28. The kingdom called on the United Nations Security Council to require Iran to halt its attacks and to establish an effective mechanism... Read more Source The post Bahrain Calls on Security Council to Compel Iran to Halt Attacks and Adopt Accountability Mechanism appeared first on Libya Update News.

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Kuwaiti Army Intercepts Hostile Missile and Drone Attacks

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s air defense systems are engaging with hostile drones and missiles, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army said on Wednesday early morning.The blasts, heard in some...

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran drones hit Bahrain, ship

Dubai, June 28: Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came und...

BRICS News

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· Jul 13, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it struck and destoryed a command center for US military drones in Bahrain.

JUST IN: Iran says it struck and destoryed a command center for US military drones in Bahrain.@BRICSNews

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 27, 2026

Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attacks on its territory

Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attacks on its territory Bahrain has condemned what it said were Iranian drone attacks on its territory on Saturday, accusing Tehran of undermining peace efforts in the region. In a statement, the foreign ministry said Bahrain reserved the full right to defend its sovereignty and security. No casualties have been reported, although the ministry said the incident endangered civilians and amounted to a “serious violation” of international law. Iran said earlier that it had carried out strikes against US-linked targets in the region, without identifying their location, following US strikes on its coastal surveillance facilities.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran army targets sites in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain

Iran's military said it had targeted sites in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain with one-way attack drones on Thursday, state media reported, in retaliation for US strikes earlier in the day. The post Iran army targets sites in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain appeared first on Vanguard News.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran widens attacks on US bases in Gulf, Hormuz tensions lift oil prices

By Elwely Elwelly, Eman Abouhassira and Tala RamadanDUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks over the weekend and into Monday, with Tehran striking U.S. facilities across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher.Iran's Revolutionary Guardssaid on Monday they had targeted U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, destroyed radar systems in Oman, and hit fuel tanks and ammunition depots at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan in response to U.S. strikes.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran launches drone assault on Bahrain and a ship is hit in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire frays

Bahrain said that Iran launched a drone attack against the Gulf country and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after the United States carried out retaliatory attacks targeting Tehran for violating a 60-day ceasefire. The development signals further challenges for the memorandum of understanding that Washington and Tehran signed last week. The []

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