Explosions heard in Bahrain's Manama as sirens activated

9 Jul 2026 • 4:21 PM MYT

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Image from: Explosions heard in Bahrain's Manama as sirens activated — This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC on March 1, 2026 shows a view of smoke rising from damage at the US Fifth fleet naval base in Bahrain's capital Manama after it was hit by Iranian strikes. - (Photo by 2026 Planet Labs PBC / AFP)

MANAMA - An AFP correspondent in the Bahraini capital Manama heard explosions on Thursday as air-raid sirens were activated for a third time, hours after Iranian attacks in the night.

"The siren has been sounded... Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the interior ministry said in a post on X. - AFP

Explosions heard in Bahrain's Manama as sirens activated

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