Conflict & Security
Explosions heard in Manama after air raid sirens
Explosions were heard in Bahrain's capital, Manama, on Monday morning after air raid sirens were triggered.
Bahrain's interior ministry wrote on X that the siren had been sounded and urged citizens and residents to remain calm and go to the nearest safe place.
The source did not state the cause of the explosions or provide details about damage, casualties or the exact location of any impact.
Update
Air raid sirens were triggered before or around the time explosions were heard.
Bahrain's interior ministry wrote on X that citizens and residents should remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.
Source note: AFP news report published on 20 July 2026 at 05:45:06 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The source did not state the cause of the explosions.
The source did not give details about damage, casualties or the exact location of any impact.
Source
AFP news report published on .