Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims strike on U.S. radar system in Bahrain

On November 13, 2026, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its aerospace forces had targeted and destroyed a U.S. early-warning radar system located in Bahrain. According to the official IRGC statement, the strike was executed as a retaliatory action following an alleged U.S. airstrike on a telecommunications tower in the southern Iranian port city of Sirik.

The IRGC described the operation as a serious warning to the United States regarding ongoing aerial provocations and the reported smuggling of oil in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation comes against the backdrop of broader regional instability following the outbreak of conflict on February 28, 2026, triggered by U.S.-Israeli bombings in Iran. Military bases in Bahrain have been subject to recurring threats throughout the recent months of intense regional hostilities.

As of the time of the announcement, neither U.S. officials nor the government of Bahrain have confirmed the alleged attack or the destruction of any military hardware. There is currently no official verification of the damage claims, and no further details regarding potential casualties or immediate follow-up responses have been provided by any party.