Iran launches new drone attack on Bahrain as peace talks stall

Iran launched a drone attack against Bahrain on Sunday, marking the second such strike in the span of a few days. The Bahraini Defense Ministry stated that the armed forces intercepted several Iranian aerial threats before they hit their targets. The Interior Ministry also issued two separate safety alerts on Sunday morning telling residents to find shelter. Officials reported no injuries or damage from the incident.

Background

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps stated that its forces aimed at a radar system at a Bahraini air base. Bahrain also hosts a major United States naval base. The American military did not immediately give a comment on Sunday's events. This follows an incident two days prior when the U.S. military reported shooting down two drones fired from Iran toward Bahrain without any damage or injuries. The Revolutionary Guards claimed Friday's action was a response to an earlier American strike on an Iranian telecommunications tower. These incidents are the first to target Bahrain in about two months following a period of stalemate after earlier regional attacks.