Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it launched a six-drone attack targeting a US radar defence installation at Al-Riffa Air Base in Bahrain, marking another development amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington.
According to Iranian state media, the IRGC claimed responsibility for the operation on Sunday, saying the drones targeted the radar facility. However, the statement did not provide independently verifiable details confirming whether the installation sustained damage or whether there were any casualties.
The announcement came hours after Bahrain’s Interior Ministry issued security warnings over a potential threat, urging residents to remain calm and move to the nearest safe location. The ministry did not specify the nature of the threat but advised the public to follow safety instructions.
In a separate statement carried by Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, the Revolutionary Guard said the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. It also criticised Washington over what it described as a failure to escort ships through the strategic waterway.
The IRGC further warned that any US aggression would be met with a stronger response, as disagreements between the two countries over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz continue.
The dispute over the waterway has remained a central issue in relations between Tehran and Washington and in negotiations between the two countries, despite previous diplomatic efforts.
The latest statements highlight continued disagreements between the two sides over regional security and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
