West Asia war LIVE: Missile alerts sound in Bahrain and Qatar after U.S. launches new round of airstrikes against Iran
Explosions were reported in Bahrain following U.S. airstrikes against Iran, as tensions escalate in the region. President Donald Trump has vowed a firm response to Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
The military escalation in the Middle East poses a significant risk to global energy security and regional stability.
Explosions were heard in Bahrain’s capital on Thursday, an AFP correspondent in Manama said, moments after authorities sounded air raid sirens to warn of an attack.
The report summarizes the conflict using wire-style reporting, presenting the actions of both the U.S. and Iran.
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