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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has targeted and destroyed a US early-warning radar in Bahrain in response to a US airstrike on a communications tower in Sirik overlooking the strait of Hormuz.
Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, urged citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location, its interior ministry said.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) disputed Tehran’s claims, confirming that American forces intercepted both drones without casualties or damage in the first reported Iranian attack targeting military facilities in Bahrain since September.
During eight months of war, Iran has restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz oil trade route and struck infrastructure including airports, seaports, energy facilities and US assets across the region.
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Iran launched six drones at a US military radar installation at an air base in Bahrain, reportedly as a retaliatory move against a US strike on a telecom tower in Sirik. Arab states have condemned the attack, and residents of Bahrain were warned to seek shelter.
Iran targets US military radar in Bahrain in ‘retaliatory’ drone strikes →3 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyOn November 15, Bahrain issued its first threat alerts since September, amid Iran’s claim of attacking a US base there. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps reported launching six drones targeting a US air-defence radar at Al-Rifaa helicopter base in Bahrain, though no confirmation was provided by US or Bahraini authorities. Bahrain urged its citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to safe locations without…
Bahrain issues first threat alerts since September as Iran says it attacked US base →3 articles from The Straits Times on this storyOn November 15, 2026, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry issued two alerts on social media platform X warning of potential threats to the country, advising citizens and residents to stay calm and seek safety. The alerts came two days after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed an attack on a U.S. early-warning radar in Bahrain, a claim the U.S. military denied, stating that it had intercepted two Iranian drones without any…
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry issues alerts of potential threats →2 articles from The Hindu on this storyIran has launched a new round of strikes in the Gulf, targeting an airbase in Bahrain with six drones, according to Iranian media. The attacks were aimed at a US radar system hosted in the US-allied island state, but Bahraini air defenses intercepted the drones before they could hit their targets. The incident has raised concerns about the resumption of the war, especially as US President Donald Trump has maintained…
Iran targets Bahrain airbase as strikes resume in Gulf - Middle East crisis live →2 articles from The Guardian on this storyIran's Revolutionary Guard claims it destroyed a U.S. early warning radar in Bahrain as a warning against U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure, marking the first such report since September. The Guard also reported that a liquefied petroleum gas tanker struck a mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after allegedly ignoring repeated warnings. Neither claim could be independently verified, and U.S. Central…
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it destroyed a US radar in Bahrain, and other Mideast news →The Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that its aerospace force fighters destroyed a US early-warning radar in Bahrain on Friday in retaliation for an attack on an Iranian telecommunications tower the previous day. Iran framed the strike as a warning against US aerial provocations and oil smuggling in the Strait of Hormuz, where approximately 1.7 billion barrels of crude oil have passed under US protection…
IRGC says it destroyed US radar in Bahrain after attack on southern Iran →Show 5 more outlets
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed its air force destroyed a US early warning radar system in Bahrain on Friday as retaliation for an attack on a telecommunications tower in Sirik. The US military denied the claim of radar destruction, reporting instead that it shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones with no reported casualties or damage. The report frames these events within a broader regional conflict…
Iran targeted US radar system in Bahrain →The United States has denied Iranian claims that a drone attack successfully destroyed a U.S. early-warning radar in Bahrain. This follows a period of sporadic strikes where Iran typically targets shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. conducts retaliatory strikes against targets along Iran's coast. The reporting focuses on the escalation of these tensions after the U.S. hit a communications tower in the city…
US denies Iran claims it destroyed military radar in Bahrain →U.S. forces intercepted and shot down two one-way attack drones launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) toward military assets in Bahrain. While the IRGC claimed to have destroyed an American early-warning radar system in retaliation for a strike on Iranian telecommunications infrastructure, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) disputed these claims, stating there were no injuries or damage. The report…
US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country →Bahrain issued threat alerts on Sunday, its first since September, amid Iran’s claim of attacking a US base in the country. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard stated they launched six drones at a US air-defense radar at Al-Rifaa helicopter base in Bahrain. There was no immediate confirmation from US or Bahraini officials. The warnings came amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the nearly nine-month-long conflict between…
Bahrain issues first threat alerts since September as Iran says it attacked US base →On Sunday, Bahrain experienced the second Iranian drone attack in three days, with authorities issuing shelter alerts due to explosions heard early in the morning. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they targeted a US radar system at Al-Riffa helicopter base, while Bahrain’s military stated it intercepted and neutralized the drones. This follows Iran’s first strikes against Gulf countries since September, amid an…
Blasts rattle Bahrain as Iran launches second drone attack in 3 days →Analysis
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In a statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, the IRGC called the strike a “serious warning” to the “aggressor enemy” to stop what it said was a series of aerial provocations and oil smuggling in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US denies Iran claims it destroyed military radar in Bahrain
Iran says it targeted US radar site in Bahrain
Iran’s Guards say they targeted US radar system in Bahrain
Iran says it struck U.S. military radar in Bahrain
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it destroyed a US radar in Bahrain, and other Mideast news
IRGC says it destroyed US radar in Bahrain after attack on southern Iran
Iran says it destroyed US military radar in Bahrain in retaliatory strike
Iran targeted US radar system in Bahrain
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Iran says it destroyed US military radar in Bahrain in retaliatory strike
US denies Iran claims it destroyed military radar in Bahrain
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it destroyed a US radar in Bahrain, and other Mideast news
IRGC says it destroyed US radar in Bahrain after attack on southern Iran
How it changed
- 13 Nov
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has targeted and destroyed a US early-warning radar in Bahrain in response to a US airstrike on a communications tower in Sirik overlooking the strait of Hormuz.
- 14 Nov
Iran launched a fresh drone attack targeting American military assets in Bahrain, marking a renewed escalation in hostilities between Washington and Tehran.
- 15 Nov
Bahrain issued two separate alerts about potential threats in posts on social media platform X on Sunday (November 15, 2026), the first such warnings by the Gulf country since September.
Coverage 18 articles
15 Nov Iran targets US military radar in Bahrain in ‘retaliatory’ drone strikesIran launched six drones at a US military radar installation at an air base in Bahrain, reportedly as a retaliatory move against a US strike on a telecom tower in Sirik. Arab states have condemned the attack, and residents of Bahrain were warned to seek shelter.Al Jazeera
15 Nov Blasts rattle Bahrain as Iran launches second drone attack in 3 daysOn Sunday, Bahrain experienced the second Iranian drone attack in three days, with authorities issuing shelter alerts due to explosions heard early in the morning. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they targeted a US radar system at Al-Riffa helicopter base, while Bahrain’s military stated it intercepted and neutralized the drones. This follows Iran’s first strikes against Gulf countries since September, amid an…Dawn
15 Nov Iran targets Bahrain airbase as strikes resume in Gulf - Middle East crisis liveIran has launched a new round of strikes in the Gulf, targeting an airbase in Bahrain with six drones, according to Iranian media. The attacks were aimed at a US radar system hosted in the US-allied island state, but Bahraini air defenses intercepted the drones before they could hit their targets. The incident has raised concerns about the resumption of the war, especially as US President Donald Trump has maintained…The Guardian
15 Nov Bahrain intercepts Iranian drone attacks on US military base
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15 Nov Bahrain issues first threat alerts since September as Iran says it attacked US baseBahrain issued threat alerts on Sunday, its first since September, amid Iran’s claim of attacking a US base in the country. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard stated they launched six drones at a US air-defense radar at Al-Rifaa helicopter base in Bahrain. There was no immediate confirmation from US or Bahraini officials. The warnings came amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the nearly nine-month-long conflict between…New York Post- 15 Nov Bahrain issues first threat alerts since September as Iran says it attacked US baseOn November 15, Bahrain issued its first threat alerts since September, amid Iran’s claim of attacking a US base there. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps reported launching six drones targeting a US air-defence radar at Al-Rifaa helicopter base in Bahrain, though no confirmation was provided by US or Bahraini authorities. Bahrain urged its citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to safe locations without…The Straits Times
15 Nov Bahrain’s Interior Ministry issues alerts of potential threatsOn November 15, 2026, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry issued two alerts on social media platform X warning of potential threats to the country, advising citizens and residents to stay calm and seek safety. The alerts came two days after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed an attack on a U.S. early-warning radar in Bahrain, a claim the U.S. military denied, stating that it had intercepted two Iranian drones without any…The Hindu
14 Nov US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern CountryU.S. forces intercepted and shot down two one-way attack drones launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) toward military assets in Bahrain. While the IRGC claimed to have destroyed an American early-warning radar system in retaliation for a strike on Iranian telecommunications infrastructure, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) disputed these claims, stating there were no injuries or damage. The report…Daily Caller
13 Nov US denies Iran claims it destroyed military radar in BahrainThe United States has denied Iranian claims that a drone attack successfully destroyed a U.S. early-warning radar in Bahrain. This follows a period of sporadic strikes where Iran typically targets shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. conducts retaliatory strikes against targets along Iran's coast. The reporting focuses on the escalation of these tensions after the U.S. hit a communications tower in the city…Washington Examiner
13 Nov Iran targeted US radar system in BahrainIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed its air force destroyed a US early warning radar system in Bahrain on Friday as retaliation for an attack on a telecommunications tower in Sirik. The US military denied the claim of radar destruction, reporting instead that it shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones with no reported casualties or damage. The report frames these events within a broader regional conflict…Deutsche Welle
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13 Nov Iran says it destroyed US military radar in Bahrain in retaliatory strikeIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it destroyed a U.S. early-warning radar in Bahrain as a retaliatory strike against a U.S. airstrike on a communications tower in Sirik. The report highlights Donald Trump's assertion that Gulf countries have urged him to hold back from large-scale military strikes while noting that a UK poll shows 65% of the British public opposes resuming war in Iran. The article also…The Guardian
13 Nov Iran threatens unlimited response over Strait of Hormuz after US attackIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it destroyed a United States early-warning radar in Bahrain as a retaliatory strike against an attack on an Iranian telecommunications center. The military group has threatened an unlimited response regarding the Strait of Hormuz following these actions. This report from Tehran focuses on the escalating military tensions and specific retaliatory strikes between Iran…Al Jazeera
13 Nov IRGC says it destroyed US radar in Bahrain after attack on southern IranThe Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that its aerospace force fighters destroyed a US early-warning radar in Bahrain on Friday in retaliation for an attack on an Iranian telecommunications tower the previous day. Iran framed the strike as a warning against US aerial provocations and oil smuggling in the Strait of Hormuz, where approximately 1.7 billion barrels of crude oil have passed under US protection…Euronews
13 Nov Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it destroyed a US radar in Bahrain, and other Mideast newsIran's Revolutionary Guard claims it destroyed a U.S. early warning radar in Bahrain as a warning against U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure, marking the first such report since September. The Guard also reported that a liquefied petroleum gas tanker struck a mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after allegedly ignoring repeated warnings. Neither claim could be independently verified, and U.S. Central…Toronto Star
13 Nov Iran's Guards say they targeted a US early-warning radar in BahrainIran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they targeted a US early-warning radar in Bahrain on Friday in retaliation for a reported air attack on a telecommunications tower in Iran's Hormozgan province. This marks the first reported strike on American military assets in a Gulf country since early September during an ongoing regional conflict involving strikes on Iran, missile and drone attacks on US bases, and a naval…The Straits Times
13 Nov Iran says it struck U.S. military radar in BahrainThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on November 13, 2026, that it destroyed a U.S. military early-warning radar in Bahrain as retaliation for a U.S. strike on a telecommunications tower in southern Iran. This escalation follows a record spike of nearly three dozen maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz in October and at least six vessel attacks in the first week of November. The report frames…The Hindu
13 Nov Iran’s Guards say they targeted US radar system in BahrainThe Iranian Revolutionary Guards issued a statement on November 13 claiming that their Aerospace Force fighters destroyed a U.S. early-warning radar system on the island of Bahrain. This action was reportedly taken in retaliation for an attack on a telecommunications tower in the Iranian port city of Sirik and served as a warning against oil smuggling in the Strait of Hormuz. The report highlights a broader conflict…The Straits Times
13 Nov Iran says it targeted US radar site in BahrainIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have targeted and destroyed a US early-warning radar installation in Bahrain in retaliation for an air attack on a telecommunications tower in southern Iran. This report highlights the strike as a "serious warning" against what Iran describes as aerial provocations and oil smuggling in the Strait of Hormuz. The report notes this is the first time since early…Al Jazeera
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