Bahrain's military announced that its air defence systems intercepted and neutralised several Iranian aerial attacks launched on Sunday. In its official statement, the Bahrain Defence Force denounced Iran for conducting malicious strikes as part of a systematic hostile agenda. The General Command confirmed that all branches and units have been placed on full defensive alert to protect the kingdom.
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Armed forces across the nation remain positioned on full defensive alert to protect the c…: Armed forces across the nation remain positioned on full defensive alert to protect the country.
The military publicly denounced the aerial incursions as part of a malicious campaign by…: The military publicly denounced the aerial incursions as part of a malicious campaign by Iran.
Defensive systems successfully countered the hostile aerial targets to safeguard the king…: Defensive systems successfully countered the hostile aerial targets to safeguard the kingdom from threats.
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Bahraini defence forces say several Iranian aerial attacks neutralised
15 November 2026 07:27 GMT
Bahraini air defence systems intercepted and neutralised several Iran aerial attacks on Sunday, Bahrain Defence Force said in a statement, accusing Iran of continuing its "systematic hostile approach through its malicious attacks" on the kingdom.
"The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force affirms that all its branches and units remain at the highest state of readiness and on full defensive alert to protect the Kingdom," the statement said.
تعلن القيادة العامة لقوة دفاع البحرين أن إيران تواصل نهجها العدائي الممنهج عبر اعتداءاتها الآثمة التي تستهدف مملكة البحرين. https://t.co/XJbdf7MMVp https://t.co/HbU0hzAZNs
— قوة دفاع البحرين (@BDF_Bahrain) November 15, 2026
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