Iranian military claims to strike Bahrain's US airbase

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, July 21 (Reporter Shadati, Chen Xiao) - The Iranian military stated on the 21st that the Iranian army used drones to strike the Sheikh Isa Air Base of the U.S. military located in Bahrain on the same day.

The Iranian military claimed that starting from the morning of the 21st, drones were used to conduct phased strikes on the Sheikh Isa Air Base, emphasizing that the strikes would continue until the enemy is prevented from further "military invasion of Iran."

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iranian military conducted drone strikes
Location
Sheikh Isa Air Base · Bahrain
Unit
Iranian Armed Forces
Time
July 21
Equipment
drones
Summary

The Iranian military conducted drone strikes against the U.S. Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain on July 21. The strikes began in the morning and are intended to continue until enemy incursions into Iran are halted.

Key Facts
  • Iranian military used drones to strike a U.S. air base in Bahrain.
  • The strikes began on the morning of July 21.
  • Iranian forces stated that the strikes will continue until they stop enemy incursions into Iran.
  • The targeted location is Sheikh Isa Air Base.