Iran Drone Attack on US Radar Facility: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it sent six drones to attack a US air defence radar facility at Al-Riffa Air Base in Bahrain on Sunday, November 15. The claim was carried by Iranian state media.
The reported target is a radar system used for air defence at the base, which also hosts US forces. But the claim has not been independently confirmed. Bahrain said its air defence systems had intercepted several Iranian attacks, while the US and Bahraini authorities had not confirmed that the radar facility was hit.
Bahrain Warned Residents Before the Reported Attack
Hours before the IRGC made its statement, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry issued repeated security alerts about a possible threat. The ministry didn’t explain what the danger was or name any possible target. It asked people to stay calm, move to the nearest safe place and follow updates from official channels.
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Air raid sirens and reports of explosions were also heard in parts of the country. Bahrain’s military later said its air defence systems had stopped several attacks. The IRGC, meanwhile, claimed its six drones had hit the radar site, but it didn’t share verified details about damage or casualties.
IRGC Warns the US Over Strait of Hormuz
In its statement, the IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. It also accused Washington of failing to protect ships travelling through the important waterway. The group warned that any further US military action would lead to a stronger and more damaging response.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea route between Iran and Oman. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and is used by ships carrying oil, gas and other goods. This makes it one of the most important routes for global energy supplies.
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The latest claim comes as Iran and the US remain in conflict over control and access to the Strait of Hormuz. The movement of ships through the route has become a major issue in talks between the two countries.
