Iran Guards say have launched drone strike on US base in Bahrain

Published June 10, 2026 Updated June 10, 2026 07:14am

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say that they have struck a US base in Bahrain, following attacks on the Islamic republic over a downed American helicopter, reports AFP.

“The warmongering US regime attacked several points in Jask, Sirik and Qeshm early this morning under false pretexts, damaging a telecommunications mast in Sirik and destroying two water tanks in the city,” the Guards said in a statement quoted by Iranian media.

“In response to the enemy’s vicious move, the IRGC naval fighters launched a drone strike on the Bahraini 5th Navy at 2:30 am (2300 GMT Tuesday),” they added, warning “heavier responses” if the attacks continue.

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