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CENTCOM Chief Praises Troops for Downing 14 Iranian Drones in Bahrain

Arab Times Online

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July 2, 2026

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CENTCOM Chief Praises Troops for Downing 14 Iranian Drones in Bahrain

WASHINGTON, Jul 2: The commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) has praised American troops stationed in Bahrain for intercepting and destroying multiple Iranian drones over the p...

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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 []

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.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kuwait flags 'hostile' missile, drone attacks

Kuwait flags 'hostile' missile, drone attacks

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...

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.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

GCC Secretary General Condemns Iranian Attacks against Bahrain

Riyadh, June 27 (QNA) - Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has condemned in the strongest terms Iran's treacherous drone attacks against Bahrain.

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Related coverage for "CENTCOM Chief Praises Troops for Downing 14 Iranian Drones in Bahrain": Syrian Arab News Agency — Arab states condemn Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain. Middle East Eye — Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attacks on its territory . The Economic Times — Kuwait flags 'hostile' missile, drone attacks . Arab Times Online — GCC, Qatar, UAE, Egypt and Jordan Condemn Iranian Drone Attack on Bahrain. Utusan Malaysia — Bahrain dakwa diserang dron Iran. Qatar News Agency — GCC Secretary General Condemns Iranian Attacks against Bahrain