Explosions Heard in Manama as Air-Raid Sirens Activated

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Jul 9, 2026
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Explosions Heard in Manama as Air-Raid Sirens Activated

An AFP correspondent in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, heard explosions on Thursday as air-raid sirens were activated for a third time.

The sirens sounded hours after Iranian attacks overnight.

"Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said in a post on X. 


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