The authorities of Bahrain reported this Wednesday the neutralization of a new wave of air attacks with missiles and drones launched from Iran, without providing details for now about possible victims or material damages. These incidents occur amid a renewed exchange of offensives between U.S. and Iranian forces, despite the ceasefire agreed upon in April and the memorandum of understanding signed in June.
In a statement disseminated through its official accounts on social networks, the Bahraini Army has indicated that "the air defense systems, showing unwavering determination and high combat readiness, intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aircraft this July 22, 2026."
The military command has accused Tehran of escalating tensions by stating that "Iran continues its systematic aggression with atrocious attacks against civilians in Bahrain," and has emphasized that "all weapons and units are at the highest level of readiness and maximum alert to protect the Kingdom." It has also urged citizens to stay away from "suspicious objects" that may have fallen in Bahraini territory after "the brutal Iranian aggression."
In the same note, the Armed Forces have stressed that "the deliberate use of missiles and drones against civilian targets and private property constitutes a flagrant violation of International Law," while highlighting the "advanced combat capability and high vigilance" of the security forces that have managed to repel the offensive.
Hours earlier, the Iranian Army had claimed responsibility for an attack against "the central data infrastructure of Amazon in Bahrain," described as "one of the key nodes for information exchange with the U.S. Army," as well as against "a large warehouse" and a "maintenance and repair facility" at the Sheikh Isa base, also in Bahraini territory.
In recent days, the United States has intensified its attacks against Iranian positions, alleging violations of the memorandum of understanding, accusations that Tehran flatly rejects. Iranian authorities denounce violations of the ceasefire and have responded with attacks against U.S. interests in the region, fueling fears of a definitive collapse of negotiations for a peace agreement.