The Latest Breaking News from Bahrain

Bahrain cracks down on social media misuse, two arrested over live broadcasts

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of two individuals aged 27 and 37 for misusing social media, stating that the content they published amounted to a legal violation and had the potential to harm security and public order.

The Times of India · Mar 1

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait: Gulf countries targeted by Iran after US-Israel strikes

Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US assets across the Gulf, targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, following a joint US-Israel strike. The Revolutionary Guard threatened further "intense offensive operations" against Israel and US bases. The UAE reported one fatality and injuries, while Bahrain and Kuwait intercepted missiles, with Kuwait…

The Times of India · Mar 1

Trump claims Iranian Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death is ‘the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country’, the US leader said.

Evening Standard · Feb 28

Why was Oman spared as Iran targeted Gulf states after US–Israel strikes

Missile strikes rocked the Gulf following US-Israeli actions against Iran, hitting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Oman, however, remained untouched. This neutrality, coupled with its crucial role as a diplomatic intermediary between Tehran and Washington, likely protected it from retaliation, preserving a vital, albeit fragile, communication line…

The Times of India · Feb 28

Moment Iranian strike hits US military base in Bahrain

Black smoke rose over Manama after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it struck the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain in retaliation for joint US-Israel attacks. A centre at the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet was hit by a 'missile attack', the country's authorities announced in a statement.

Euronews · Feb 28

Iran-US war mapped as more countries dragged into widening Middle East conflict

IN FOCUS: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan are among the nations that have been caught up in the conflict. Maira Butt and Alex Croft report

The Independent UK · Feb 28

‘Gotta get out of here’: American reacts to Iranian attack on naval base in Bahrain — watch

Iran launched missile strikes targeting the US Navy's Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain, causing panic among residents, including Americans. Bahrain confirmed the attack as a violation of its sovereignty. This incident followed a coordinated US-Israel military operation against Iran, which reported explosions and retaliatory drone and missile launches.

The Times of India · Feb 28

F1 monitoring Middle East situation ahead of planned Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races

It is understood F1 chiefs are confident the season-opener in Melbourne a week on Sunday will be unaffected

The Independent UK · Feb 28

Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as UK not involved in strike on Iran

US and Israeli forces conducted "pre-emptive" missile strikes against Iran on Saturday morning, citing concerns over Iran's nuclear weapons programme. Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Israel and other nations across the Middle East following the initial attacks. The UK confirmed it was not involved in the strikes, advocating for…

The Independent UK · Feb 28

David Croft sympathises with Lawrence Stroll after Aston Martin’s Bahrain testing nightmare

David Croft says he feels for Lawrence Stroll after a dire Bahrain test left Aston Martin slow and unreliable

Motorsport · Feb 27