Sirens in Bahrain due to the threat of missiles and drones from Iran.

As expected, NOW the attack on Bahrain begins, AFTER the statement is already issued. Truly incredible.

Unconfirmed reports of explosions at Kharg Island, Iran.

So far, at least 10 explosions have been heard in Karaj.

Smoke seen rising over Karaj, northern Iran, following U.S. airstrikes on the city.

The sound of U.S. airstrikes on Karaj a short time ago.

The U.S. has begun attacking the coastal Iranian city of Bandar Abbas once again.

A fighter jet (presumably Iranian) was heard flying over Western Tehran a few minutes ago.

So far, despite the sounding of sirens, no explosions or interceptions have taken place in Bahrain.

Confirmed by a local source on the ground, nothing has been heard yet.

An Iranian Shahed-131/136 is seen flying over Iran towards a U.S. base in the region.

Iranian air defence activity reported over the coastal city of Bushehr, southern Iran.

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Explosions were heard in central and western Bahrain due to an Iranian drone attack around 30 minutes ago. Air defence was active.

CENTCOM issued a statement regarding their recent waves of retaliatory attacks against Iran, which they characterise as being in "self-defence".

They claim to have struck Iranian radar installations, communications systems, and air defence sites, using precision munitions launched by the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.