Iran says it launched drone attacks on US base in Bahrain
Iran says it launched drone attacks on US base in Bahrain The Iranian military said that it targeted the US base in Bahrain with a large-scale drone attack, according to a statement carried by Tasnim news agency on Tuesday. The army said the strikes were carried out on radar installations and areas where it says US forces are stationed at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, a key US base in the Gulf…
Live coverage of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States will conclude momentarily. However, ABC will persist in delivering updates as they arise. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims their ground forces launched combined missile and drone assaults on US bases in Erbil, Iraq, causing significant damage to facilities.
The US, in response, carried out air strikes against Iranian targets in Gulf states, escalating tensions in a conflict that has already impacted global energy prices. Initial reports from the US suggest 17 million barrels of oil transited the Strait of Hormuz, the highest level in nearly a year. Yet, other data indicates only a few vessels passed through the strait, with none being oil tankers.
Oil prices surged to a two-month high of $US95.26 per barrel, potentially causing a significant drop in the Australian share market. Both nations have differing accounts of casualties, with Iran alleging US troops were killed in strikes on Jordanian bases, while the US denies any casualties. Analysts warn of a potential economic downturn due to ongoing disruptions in energy trade.
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