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War in the Middle East: Attacks on ships and a US base
The conflict in the Persian Gulf is heating up again: two tankers hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran is once again shelling the Gulf state of Bahrain. more...
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rtr | According to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, two tankers hit sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire. There were explosions on the ships, Iranian state media reported, citing a statement from the Revolutionary Guard Navy.
According to media reports, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards have attacked a US base in Bahrain. This was a response to “hostile” actions by the USA, reported the Fars news agency. Six drones attacked a US air defense radar at the Al-Rifaa helicopter base, state broadcaster Press TV reported, citing the Revolutionary Guards.
The coalition led by Saudi Arabia says it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Yemeni Houthis. The group, which is close to Iran, fired it in the direction of the capital Riyadh, the alliance said. The coalition is fighting against the Houthis. The Saudi Arabian Civil Defense warned of a danger in Riyadh and later gave the all-clear. A drone was also shot down in eastern Saudi Arabia, it said.
The Bahraini Interior Ministry warned of a possible threat. Citizens and residents should remain calm and go to the nearest safe place, the authority said on Platform X.