Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard claimed it attacked a U.S. air defense radar with six drones at the Al Riffa helicopter base in Bahrain, in what it described as a second round of retaliation for American military actions.
The military body stated in a communiqué that its Aerospace Force carried out the operation and that the projectiles hit the target. In its statement, it accused Washington of using naval escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz as cover for "oil smuggling" through the waterway.
Furthermore, it justified its actions this Sunday by stating that the United States launched attacks to divert attention from what Tehran considers a failure of those operations.
The Revolutionary Guard also asserted that Hormuz remains closed and warned that it will respond with greater force to any new American attack. The communiqué published by the state broadcaster on Telegram also claimed that Iran shot down American drones and that it used a larger number of devices against U.S. targets than in the previous round on Friday.
Faced with this scenario, Bahraini authorities activated alert sirens in the early hours of Sunday and ordered the population to seek shelter, following this new episode of regional tension after the Iranian attacks on American targets in the Gulf.
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Iranian missiles are displayed at the Aerospace Force Museum of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran, Iran, on November 4, 2026 (Majid Asgaripour/WANA/REUTERS)
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it attacked a US air defense radar at the Al Riffa helicopter base in Bahrain with six drones, in what it described as a second round of retaliation for American military actions. The military body stated in a communiqué that its Aerospace Force carried out the operation and that the projectiles hit the target. In its statement, it accused Washington of using naval escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz as cover for "oil smuggling" through the waterway. It also justified its actions this Sunday by saying that the United States launched attacks to divert attention from what Tehran considers a failure of those operations. The Revolutionary Guard also asserted that Hormuz remains closed and warned that it will respond with greater force to any new American attack.
The communiqué published by the state broadcaster on Telegram further stated that Iran shot down American drones and that it used a larger number of devices against US targets than in the previous round on Friday.
Faced with this scenario, Bahraini authorities activated warning sirens in the early hours of Sunday and ordered the population to seek shelter, following this new episode of regional tension after the Iranian attacks on American targets in the Gulf. The Interior Ministry asked residents to remain calm, go to the nearest safe location, and follow announcements from official channels "for the protection of public safety," as it reported in a post on X.
The message from Bahrain's Interior Ministry warning its citizens of Iranian attacks (@moi_bahrain)
Bahrain hosts a major US naval base and is among the Gulf countries affected by the escalation with Iran, following the start of the war on February 28, when American and Israeli forces launched attacks against Iranian territory.
On Friday, Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it attacked a US early warning radar system in Bahrain. The US military, for its part, reported that it shot down two Iranian drones targeting the island.
During the eight months of conflict, Iran has restricted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and attacked regional infrastructure, including airports, ports, energy facilities, monuments, and American assets.
In parallel with the Iranian attacks, the international coalition for Yemen, led by Saudi Arabia, reported this Saturday that it intercepted and destroyed a new drone in the kingdom's eastern region, while the Houthis claimed they shot down a Saudi armed reconnaissance aircraft in the airspace of Al-Jawf.
Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said air defenses intercepted three drones in the last three hours in eastern Saudi Arabia and indicated that they destroyed two ballistic missiles heading toward Riyadh.
Major General Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition, speaks during a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AP/Baraa Anwer)
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said his forces shot down a Saudi armed reconnaissance aircraft that, according to their version, was carrying out hostile operations over Al Jawf. He added that it is the fifth aircraft the rebels claim to have downed since the start of the current escalation.
Saudi Civil Defense had earlier issued an emergency alert in Riyadh, which it withdrew shortly afterward. Authorities asked residents to comply with safety instructions and avoid gatherings and video recordings.
The Houthis launched a large-scale offensive in western Yemen on September 3. In recent days, their forces have advanced in areas near Taiz and carried out missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, in response to the Riyadh-led coalition's support for the internationally recognized Yemeni authorities.
Troops loyal to the Yemeni government announced on October 4 an offensive to retake territories occupied by the Houthis and advance toward Sanaa, under rebel control since 2014.
(With information from Europa Press)