Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced an attack on a US early-warning radar installation in Bahrain, describing the operation as retaliation for an attack on a telecommunications tower in southern Iran. The announcement marks a reported resumption of Iranian military operations after months of inactivity.
In an official statement, the IRGC said the operation targeted the American radar facility in Bahrain following an attack on communications infrastructure in the Iranian city of Sirik, located in Hormozgan province.
The Iranian military organisation also announced that its aerospace forces had been placed on heightened operational readiness amid concerns over renewed military confrontation.
“Our aerospace forces are on full alert to confront any aggression.”
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsIran Reports Attack on Sirik
Iran’s official news agency, IRNA, reported on Thursday that Sirik, a city in the southern province of Hormozgan, had come under attack.
Citing official sources, the agency said the city had been subjected to what it described as a “hostile attack” shortly before the announcement.
Iranian authorities did not disclose further details about the incident, including whether it caused casualties or material damage. The identity of those responsible for the reported attack was also not established in the announcement.
The supplied reports do not establish the extent of any damage to the US radar facility in Bahrain or independently verify the outcome of the IRGC’s claimed operation.
Israel Reportedly Preparing for Renewed Confrontation
The developments come against a backdrop of escalating threats and speculation about the possibility of another war involving Iran.
Israeli media have reported warnings urging Israel to prepare for a potential resumption of hostilities with Tehran.
According to those reports, warnings attributed to Washington coincided with an increased state of readiness within the Israeli military.
The Israeli security cabinet was also reported to have instructed the military to prepare for the possibility of launching another attack against Iran.
Iran’s announcement of an operation against a US military installation in Bahrain, alongside reports of Israeli preparations for further strikes, adds to concerns that the existing escalation could develop into another direct military confrontation.
