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Civil defense sirens activated in Bahrain, residents told to take shelter — ministry

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July 12, 2026

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Iran’s Press TV channel previously reported that the Islamic Republic had started its attacks against US targets in the Middle East

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The Tribune

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· Jul 8, 2026

Bahrain activates emergency sirens, urges citizens to seek safety

Bahrain's Ministry of Interior on Wednesday activated emergency alarm sirens, urging all citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed immediately to the nearest safe location.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Bahrain activates emergency sirens, urges citizens to seek safety

Manama [Bahrain], July 8 (ANI): Bahrain's Ministry of Interior on Wednesday activated emergency alarm sirens, urging all citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed immediately to the nearest safe location.In a formal announcement issued today, authorities advised the public to prioritise their safety and avoid unnecessary movement while the situation is addressed. Residents are strongly encouraged to moni

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

Bahrain Activates Air Raid Sirens, Urges Residents to Seek Shelter

MANAMA, July 9: Bahrain activated alarm sirens on Wednesday and urged citizens and residents to immediately seek shelter as regional security tensions intensified.In a statement, t...

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Bahrain's Interior Ministry: Sirens Sounded, Citizens and Residents Urged to Go to Nearest Safe Place

Manama, July 08 (QNA) - The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced at dawn today that it had activated the sirens in the country, calling on citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 28, 2026

🇮🇷🇺🇸🇰🇼⚡️ — Air raid sirens are now sounding across Kuwait.

— Air raid sirens are now sounding across Kuwait.@IntelSlava

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 28, 2026

Bahrain calls on residents to seek shelter after warning

Bahrain calls on residents to seek shelter after warning Bahrain's interior ministry announced that warning sirens had been activated and urged citizens and residents to remain calm, move to the nearest safe location and follow updates through official channels. The alert came after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain in retaliation for recent American strikes on Iranian military sites. The latest escalation follows days of tit-for-tat attacks linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including strikes on commercial vessels, US attacks on Iranian targets and subsequent Iranian retaliation against US military assets in the Gulf. تم إطلاق صافرة الإنذار ، نرجو من المواطنين والمقيمين الهدوء والتوجه لأقرب مكان آمن ومتابعة الأخبار عبر القنوات الرسمية . — Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) June 28, 2026

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