Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Sunday that it had launched a drone attack against a US radar defence facility at Al-Riffa Air Base in Bahrain, amid renewed hostilities between Tehran and Washington and continuing tensions over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Iranian state media, the IRGC said it had targeted the American radar installation with six drones. However, the statement provided no information about whether the drones struck their intended target or caused any damage.
There was no immediate independent confirmation of the reported attack or its outcome.
The claim followed repeated security warnings issued by Bahrain’s Interior Ministry earlier on Sunday, alerting residents to a potential threat and urging them to seek shelter.
The ministry did not specify the nature of the threat in its warnings.
In a separate statement carried by Iran’s state-run broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC declared that the Strait of Hormuz remained closed, while criticising what it described as Washington’s failure to provide safe passage for vessels through the strategic waterway.
The Iranian military organisation also warned the United States against further military action, saying that “any US aggression would be met with an even harsher and more devastating response”.
The developments come amid continuing confrontation between Iran and the United States over control of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes.
The waterway serves as a vital passage for global energy shipments and other commodities, making restrictions on navigation a major concern for international trade.
Access to the strait has also emerged as a central issue in negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with the two sides remaining divided over arrangements for maritime security and freedom of navigation.
The latest tensions follow a series of military confrontations and unsuccessful diplomatic efforts to establish a lasting settlement.
The conflict began on February 28 with US and Israeli attacks on Iran, before the opposing sides reached a ceasefire in April.
However, hostilities between Washington and Tehran subsequently resumed as negotiations stalled, despite the signing of a memorandum of understanding in June.
The latest IRGC statements underscore the continuing instability surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and the risk of further military escalation.
While Iran has claimed responsibility for the reported drone operation in Bahrain, the extent of any damage to the alleged target remains unclear.