Bahrain reported an attack by Iranian drones following overnight US strikes on Iranian territory. According to the authorities, no casualties or damage were reported.
- Bahrain has come under attack from drones originating in Iran.
- The US carried out strikes on Iranian targets the day before.
- The attack did not result in any casualties or damage.
- An oil tanker has been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tensions between the US and Iran are mounting.
Bahrain has reported a drone attack
The Bahraini authorities have stated that on Saturday the country came under attack from Iran involving the use of drones. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that several drones had been launched into the country’s airspace. According to preliminary information, the attack did not result in any casualties or damage. The Bahraini government condemned the incident, describing it as a serious threat to the safety of the country’s citizens and residents. This was reported reports The Guardian.
The US launched strikes against Iran the day before
The incident occurred following a night-time operation by US forces. US Central Command reported that it had carried out strikes on Iranian missile depots, drones and coastal radar systems. Officials in Washington stated that the operation was in response to an attack by an Iranian drone on a commercial vessel. in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has announced strikes on US targets
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it had launched retaliatory attacks on several US military targets in the Middle East. Although the specific locations of the strikes were not named, Bahrain is considered one of the US’s key allies in the region, as it is home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet.
Tensions are rising again in the Strait of Hormuz
At the same time, reports emerged of an attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. According to preliminary reports, the vessel sustained no damage and the crew were unharmed. No one has officially claimed responsibility for the attack, but Western sources suspect Iran of involvement. Against this backdrop, international maritime organisations are expanding safe routes for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles around 20% of global oil exports.
The truce between the US and Iran is under threat
The latest exchange of fire was the first use of force since signing of the memorandum on mutual understanding between the US and Iran, which was intended to provide for a 60-day period of negotiations on a long-term settlement. At the same time, the situation is complicated by disputes over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran insists on special status for the waterway, whilst the US and the Gulf states advocate maintaining freedom of international navigation.
