Iran's IRGC claims drone attack on US radar at Bahrain base

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard said on Sunday, November 15, 2026, that six of its drones targeted a US air defence radar at the Al-Riffa helicopter base in Bahrain. Bahrain's interior ministry issued two alerts urging residents to stay calm and move to the nearest safe location. The Bahrain Defence Force then said its air defence systems intercepted several Iranian aerial attacks on Sunday, accusing Iran of a systematic hostile approach through malicious attacks on the kingdom. The defence force said all its units remained on full defensive alert. Bahrain hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, and the Jerusalem Post described the attack as a hostile escalation. The IRGC claim was carried by Iranian state broadcaster, as reported by Middle East Eye.

Sources:Middle East Eye Haaretz The Jerusalem Post

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Corroborated by 9 outlets (GDELT)