Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have claimed responsibility for targeting a US early-warning radar installation in Bahrain, escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington. The announcement came on Friday, November 13, as the fragile pause in the ongoing conflict faced renewed pressure.
Iran Says Strike Was Retaliation
According to Iranian state media, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the operation was retaliation for an air attack on a telecommunications tower in Sirik county, located in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province.
The reported attack on the tower took place on Thursday. Iranian officials described it as an act of aggression against the country’s infrastructure.
The Guards called the Bahrain operation a serious warning to the United States. They also accused Washington of aerial provocations and involvement in oil smuggling activities around the Strait of Hormuz.
The IRGC warned that its aerospace force remained prepared to respond without limits if further attacks occurred.
Bahrain Hosts Key US Military Presence
Bahrain holds strategic importance for the United States because it hosts the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet. The naval command plays a major role in American military operations and maritime security across the Gulf region.
Iran’s latest claim marks the first reported assertion of an attack on American military assets in a Gulf country since early September.
However, the reported destruction of the radar has not been independently confirmed. Neither Washington nor Bahrain had issued an immediate response.
Wider Conflict Keeps Gulf Region on Edge
The latest development comes amid continuing tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. The conflict has spread across the region, with Iran previously launching missile and drone attacks against US bases in Gulf countries.
Tehran has also sought to restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and gas supplies. Washington has responded by imposing a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
The latest claim raises further concerns about regional security and the possibility of renewed military confrontation.
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