Bahrain issues first nationwide alert in months as Iran claims attack on base hosting US helicopters
The National · 15 Nov 2026

Bahrain issues first nationwide alert in months as Iran claims attack on base hosting US helicopters

Bahrain issued its first nationwide threat alert in months on Sunday as explosions were reported across the kingdom and Iran claimed drone attacks on a Bahraini military base hosting US helicopters. The Interior Ministry urged citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location, advising them to follow developments through official channels. It did not specify the nature of the threat or identify any potential targets.


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