Alarm sirens sounded across Bahrain as Iran launched missile and drone attacks against U.S. military assets, prompting the Interior Ministry to advise residents to remain calm and seek shelter.
Air raid sirens were activated throughout Bahrain following a series of retaliatory missile and drone attacks launched by Iran targeting U.S. and coalition military assets in the region. The Bahrain Ministry of Interior has issued an official advisory urging all citizens and residents to remain calm, avoid major roads, and seek immediate shelter.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has claimed responsibility for the precision strikes, which specifically targeted regional U.S. military bases, including the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, headquartered at the Juffair base near the Mina Salman port in Manama.
Local witnesses and Arabic media reports indicate that explosions were heard and plumes of smoke were visible in the capital, Manama. Fires resulting from damage to buildings are currently being managed by Bahrain’s civil defense teams.
This escalation marks a significant increase in military tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Gulf region. Similar airspace threats and defensive measures have also been reported in neighboring Gulf countries, including Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
In response to the situation, the Bahrain Ministry of Interior and Civil Defence has provided several emergency protocols for residents to follow:
First, residents are advised to seek shelter immediately by going indoors and staying away from open windows, balconies, and exposed areas. It is crucial to avoid driving on major highways unless absolutely necessary, allowing emergency response teams to operate freely.
Additionally, residents are urged to ignore unverified rumors circulating on social media, particularly heavily edited or AI-generated footage. Instead, they should rely on updates from official government channels, such as the Ministry of Interior.
Lastly, individuals should remain in their designated safe locations until the civil defense systems broadcast a continuous “all-clear” siren tone, indicating that the immediate threat has passed.
Specific targets of the recent attacks included the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, where Iranian state media reported that precision surface-to-surface ballistic missiles were aimed at the U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet infrastructure in the Juffair district. The IRGC also indicated that the Sheikh Isa Air Base, a critical military facility located off Bahrain’s southern coast, was targeted.
Bahraini air defense forces, in collaboration with coalition assets, successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats and incoming drones during the attacks. While no casualties have been confirmed from this latest barrage, debris has caused localized damage to buildings and fires in Manama.
The U.S. Embassy in Manama has issued an urgent security notice to American citizens, warning that intelligence suggests Iran may specifically target civilian or logistical locations in central Manama. This escalation is not confined to Bahrain; Kuwait’s armed forces reported intercepting armed Iranian drones, while the IRGC claimed missile strikes targeted U.S. Army HIMARS missile systems at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. Additional projectile strikes have also impacted international maritime shipping tankers off the coast of Oman.
This wave of violence follows extensive U.S. offensive airstrikes that struck deep within Iranian territory, targeting military and communication hubs in cities such as Tabriz, Bushehr, and Urmia.
As tensions continue to rise, the situation remains fluid, and residents are encouraged to stay informed through official channels.
According to The Sunday Guardian, the developments underscore the ongoing volatility in the region.
