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  "id": 20167556,
  "title": "Blasts rattle Bahrain as Iran launches second drone attack in 3 days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/blasts-rattle-bahrain-as-iran-launches-second-drone-attack-in-3-days",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T11:15:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2044711/blasts-rattle-bahrain-as-iran-launches-second-drone-attack-in-3-days"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bahrain experienced two drone attacks by Iran in three days, causing concern for the small Gulf nation. The first strike occurred on Friday, followed by another near dawn on Sunday. Sirens sounded throughout Bahrain, prompting authorities to issue several alerts urging citizens to take shelter, a response not seen since September. Iran claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating they targeted a US radar system at a helicopter base in the island nation, which houses US military installations, including a major naval base. Bahrain's military managed to intercept the drones, preventing them from reaching their intended targets. The foreign ministry confirmed that air defense systems shot down the Iranian drones. Hayat Ibrahim, a 65-year-old resident, expressed worry over the renewed attacks, stating that it was precisely what he had hoped wouldn't happen. The interior ministry advised residents to remain calm, move to a safe location, and follow official news sources. Mohammed Abdallah, a shopkeeper in Manama, the capital, lamented that he had hoped the period of unrest would end. Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that the drones targeted a US radar system at the Al-Riffa helicopter base, warning that any aggression by the American enemy would face a harsh and forceful response. Bahrain firmly rejected turning its territory into an arena for settling scores, holding Iran wholly accountable for these attacks. Over the past eight months, Iran has targeted various energy facilities, airports, seaports, and US assets in the region, including the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil trade route. Despite thousands of Iranian drones and missiles being fired at the Gulf countries since the war began on February 28, Bahrain has weathered the attacks without significant casualties or damage. The US military's Central Command reported shooting down two Iranian drones during Friday's attack, with no casualties or damage reported. US President Donald Trump plans to discuss the conflict with Chinese and Russian leaders at a trilateral meeting this week, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the war have proven unsuccessful.",
  "summary": "Blasts echoed over Bahrain on Sunday as the tiny Gulf nation was rattled by the second Iranian drone attack in three days, ending a long lull in strikes during the Middle East war . Sirens rang out, and authorities posted several alerts on social media urging residents to seek shelter, their first warnings since September. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they carried out a drone attack on a US…",
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        "title": "Blasts, sirens rock Bahrain as Iran claims drone attack on US base",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/blasts-sirens-rock-bahrain-as-iran-claims-drone-attack-on-us-base",
        "published": "2026-11-15T06:39:16.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Bahrain confirms overnight Iranian attack on its territory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/bahrain-confirms-overnight-iranian-attack-on-its-territory",
        "published": "2026-11-15T08:08:20.000Z"
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        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Bahrain says it intercepted several Iranian drone attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/bahrain-says-it-intercepted-several-iranian-drone-attacks",
        "published": "2026-11-15T08:32:38.000Z"
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        "title": "Blasts in Bahrain as Iran claims attack on US base",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/blasts-in-bahrain-as-iran-claims-attack-on-us-base",
        "published": "2026-11-15T09:02:09.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Iran attacks US base in Bahrain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/iran-attacks-us-base-in-bahrain",
        "published": "2026-11-15T09:12:51.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Iran says it targets US radar in Bahrain. What do we know?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/iran-says-it-targets-us-radar-in-bahrain-what-do-we-know",
        "published": "2026-11-15T09:41:27.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Iran claims attack on US military airbase in Bahrain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/iran-claims-attack-on-us-military-airbase-in-bahrain",
        "published": "2026-11-15T09:57:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Qatar strongly condemns Iran’s continued attacks on Bahrain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/qatar-strongly-condemns-irans-continued-attacks-on-bahrain",
        "published": "2026-11-15T10:44:46.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "IRGC says Bahrain drone strike responded to ‘US aggression’ in southern Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/irgc-says-bahrain-drone-strike-responded-to-us-aggression-in-southern",
        "published": "2026-11-15T11:12:57.000Z"
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