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WED · 2026-03-04 · 11:53 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0304-21363
NSR-2026-0304-21363News Report·EN·Conflict
Drone targets military base in Bahrain
On March 4, 2026, a military base in Bahrain was targeted by a drone. Eyewitness video suggests the drone attack was carried out by Iran.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-04 · 11:53 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On March 4, 2026, a military base in Bahrain was targeted by a drone. Eyewitness video suggests the drone attack was carried out by Iran. The attack is suspected to be a response to US strikes, as Iran has been targeting US forces in the Gulf region. The incident is part of escalating tensions between Iran and the US in the Middle East. Bahrain is a key US ally and hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet. The drone strike raises concerns about regional stability and potential for further escalation.
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Drone targets military base in Bahrain.
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Eyewitness video shows a suspected Iranian drone attack.
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Iran has been targeting US forces in the Gulf region.
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US strikes are the reason for Iranian attacks.
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