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Manama, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A major fire struck a neighborhood near Bahrain International Airport early Thursday after an Iranian attack, authorities said, as the regional conflict continues to threaten critical infrastructure across the Gulf. The blaze began on Muharraq Island, where oil storage tanks are located near the airport. Ministry of Interior of Bahrain said the fire involved oil tanks in the area and urged residents in nearby neighborhoods

Manama, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Authorities in Bahrain have arrested six people accused of filming and publishing videos from sites targeted by Iranian strikes, the country’s Interior Ministry said. The ministry said the suspects were detained for recording and sharing footage related to the aftermath of the Iranian attacks, while allegedly expressing sympathy for the strikes and promoting what officials described as hostile acts. Bahrain’s anti-cybercri

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls Wednesday with the foreign ministers of Bahrain and Egypt to discuss the latest military escalation in the region and diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis. During a call with Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Bahrain’s foreign minister, the two sides reviewed recent developments related to the escalating situation and ongoing diplomatic ef

Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior said one person was killed and several others were injured in an Iranian attack targeting a residential building in the capital, Manama. Authorities said the strike hit a residential building in the Bahraini capital, resulting in casualties. No further details were immediately provided.

SABN RIYADH, March 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At least 32 people were wounded, four of them seriously, when Iranian drone strikes hit the area of Sitra early Monday, the Bahrain National Communication Centre said. The strikes targeted civilian residential areas near energy infrastructure about 5 kilometers south of the capital Manama and caused significant damage, according to officials. Children were among the wounded, including a two-month-old infant, two young boys a

RIYADH, March 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Several civilians were injured and homes were damaged in Bahrain following a drone attack targeting the area of Sitra, the Interior Ministry said early Monday. Bahrain Interior Ministry said several civilians were wounded, including one person seriously, after drones struck the area of Sitra, an island located south of the capital Manama. Warning sirens sounded before the drones hit the area, the ministry said. Authorities did n

PHOTO: Cooper aboard aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, February 7, 2026. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sonny Escalante/Handout via REUTERS RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian forces launched seven attack drones targeting civilian residential areas in Bahrain on Thursday night, U.S. Central Command commander Adm. Brad Cooper said on Friday. Cooper said the drones were directed at neighborhoods in the kingdom.

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 12, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during qualifying REUTERS/Rula Rouhana RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Formula One is likely to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix as regional conflict continues to affect the Gulf, according to multiple senior sources in the sport’s paddock. The move would reduce the 2026 championship calendar from 24 scheduled rac

Riyadh, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain’s ambassador to the United Nations warned the U.N. Security Council that Iran’s actions threaten freedom of navigation and critical energy infrastructure in the region. Ambassador Jamal Alrowaiei told the council that Iran had targeted “critical infrastructure” in Bahrain and across the region. He also echoed the Gulf Cooperation Council’s condemnation of what he described as Iran’s “unjustified” aggression and call

Manama, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain urged people on Thursday to head to the nearest safe location. Earlier, Bahrain’s defence ministry reported that its forces intercepted 75 Iranian ballistic missiles, destroying 65 while 10 fell inside Bahrain’s territory. The ministry also reported intercepting 124 drones, downing 88 while 36 landed within the country.

Manama, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain has arrested four more people for posting footage related to Iran’s attacks, including content “expressing sympathy” with them, Bahrain Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said posting such content “contributes to misleading public opinion and spreading fear among citizens and residents,” and warned it could harm security and public order. The arrests are the latest action in a crackdown on content Bah

Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain’s military said on Wednesday it has destroyed 74 missiles and 95 drones launched by Iran against the kingdom since the start of the war. The General Command urged people to stay indoors and avoid approaching or filming damaged sites.

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain said on Tuesday its air defence systems have destroyed 74 missiles and 92 Iranian drones since Saturday. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force said air defence systems remain fully prepared to address threats. It described the use of ballistic missiles and drones to target civilian facilities and private property as a violation of international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter, including th

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Formula One is closely monitoring the conflict in the Middle East and any decision on races scheduled for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month will be guided by safety, the sport and governing body FIA said. Australian Grand Prix chief executive Travis Auld said he expected no impact on this weekend’s season opener at Melbourne’s Albert Park, despite travel disruption caused by the conflict in the Gulf region. U.S. and Israe

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iranian state television broadcast a message early Tuesday from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming it launched a missile and drone attack targeting an air base in Bahrain.

Moscow, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone calls with the leaders of Qatar and Bahrain on Monday and discussed the expanding hostilities, the Kremlin said. In the call with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Kremlin said both sides voiced concern about escalation risks and the possibility of third countries becoming involved. The Kremlin said the leaders expressed hope that Iranian retaliatory actions would

Manama, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain’s National Communication Center reported a new wave of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones was intercepted by the Kingdom’s missile air defence system on Monday, according to Bahrain’s state news agency. The center reported the interception of 70 missiles and 59 drones.

📷SPA Manama, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi national teams secured three bronze medals on Tuesday at the third Asian Youth Games being held in Manama, Bahrain, bringing the Kingdom’s total to 18 medals—including three gold, four silver, and eleven bronze. The Saudi cycling team earned bronze in the individual road race (99.06 km), which featured 69 competitors from across Asia. The Saudi Jiu-Jitsu team added another bronze in the 85 kg weight category, conti

📷SPA Manama, September 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain received on Tuesday Prince...