Bahrain says Patriot system intercepted drone over homes
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Bahrain claims its Patriot air defense system intercepted an Iranian drone over a residential area in Manama on March 9, preventing a potential strike. This account differs from the initial US military statement, which reported that an Iranian drone struck the neighborhood, injuring civilians. On the same day, US Central Command (CENTCOM) refuted claims that a Patriot missile missed its target, stating an Iranian drone was responsible for the injuries. Bahrain's Ministry of Interior confirmed a woman's death and several injuries due to the incident, attributing it to "Iranian aggression." The Bahrain Defence Force reported intercepting numerous missiles and drones since February 28, alleging Iran's actions violate international law.
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AI-ExtractedThe Bahrain Defence Force said its air defence systems had intercepted and destroyed 102 missiles and 171 drones since Iran began targeting the country on February 28.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior confirmed that a 29-year-old Bahraini woman had been killed and eight people injured when a residential building in Manama was struck.
On March 9, the US military’s Central Command posted on X that Russian and Iranian media had claimed a Patriot missile had missed its target.
The US military said an Iranian drone had struck a residential neighbourhood, injuring civilians.
A Bahraini official said a Patriot air defence system intercepted an Iranian drone over a residential neighbourhood earlier this month.
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