MANAMA, NOV 15: Bahrain’s air defense systems intercepted and destroyed Iranian drones, Bahraini state TV reported on Sunday. Earlier on Sunday, sirens sounded in Bahrain and authorities told residents to seek shelter.
The interior ministry in an X post urged “residents to remain calm, proceed to the nearest safe location, and follow news through official channels for the protection of public safety.”
The reported interceptions come amid an eight-month conflict between the United States and Iran that has heightened security concerns across the region.
Iran has imposed restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies, while the United States has maintained a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
