The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have announced that they conducted a military operation targeting a US airbase located in Bahrain.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the Iranian military stated that the Al-Sakhir airbase was the primary target. The statement claims that the operation utilized "Arash"-type kamikaze drones to strike areas housing US-owned helicopters and P-8 reconnaissance aircraft.
The Iranian side characterized the attack as a proportional response to what it described as hostile operations directed against its civilian infrastructure and population. The official statement emphasized that this action was taken in defense of the country's security and sovereignty, warning that any further threats would be met with swift and decisive retaliation.
Bahrain hosts the United States Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) and the US Fifth Fleet, making it a critical hub for American military operations in the Persian Gulf region. Tensions in the region have frequently fluctuated, with Iran often citing the presence of foreign military bases as a primary security concern for its national defense strategy.
