Conflict & Security
Iran says drones targeted US forces in Bahrain
Iran's army said Wednesday it targeted US forces at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain with suicide drones, Iranian state media reported, as Tehran launched strikes targeting American interests across the Middle East.
State media reported that the army said it had targeted radar installations and assembly points of US forces at the base several hours earlier.
AFP journalists earlier heard air alert sirens in Bahrain. Bahrain's interior ministry called on residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place, the ministry said on X.
Update
Iranian state media reported that the army said it targeted radar installations and assembly points at Sheikh Isa Air Base.
Iranian state media reported that the attacks were carried out with suicide drones.
Iran's army said the attack happened several hours earlier.
Source note: AFP news report published on 2 September 2026 at 01:23:13 UTC.
Update
Iran said it targeted US forces at an air base in Bahrain, Iranian state media reported.
Source note: AFP news report published on 2 September 2026 at 01:19:06 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The supplied information does not independently confirm whether the reported attack hit the base or caused casualties or damage.
Source
AFP news report published on .