Bahrain & Israel
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Bahrain: Bahrain reported a missile attack targeting the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters and has experienced blasts as the conflict expanded.
Israel: Israel, in coordination with the United States, attacked Iran to remove threats and target its military and government sites. Israel has also launched retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, resulting in casualties and heightened regional tensions.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports.
Israel: Israel is a co-initiator of the conflict with Iran, contributing to the geopolitical tensions and the resulting economic disruptions.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain has sentenced two dozen people for alleged espionage and conspiring with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, indicating ongoing internal security concerns related to Iran.
Israel: Israel has deployed Iron Dome air-defense systems and personnel to the United Arab Emirates, strengthening its defense relationship with the UAE against Iran.
May 12, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain's capital, Manama, came under attack from Iranian forces, highlighting the widespread nature of Iranian retaliatory strikes on US-allied Gulf states.
Israel: Israel's heavy strikes on Lebanon and its insistence that these actions are not part of the US-Iran truce are major factors in the ceasefire's fragility. Israel continues its objective of disarming Hezbollah, leading to significant casualties in Lebanon.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain reported an Iranian missile hit a state-run oil refinery, causing a fire, and its forces have intercepted numerous Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.
Israel: Israel has been hammering Iran with nationwide strikes, targeting military capabilities, leadership, and nuclear program. It has also issued evacuation warnings for Beirut's southern suburbs due to escalating fighting with Hezbollah.
Mar 04, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain hosts the United States Navy's regional headquarters and has arrested dozens of people allegedly linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Israel: Israel conducted drone strikes and airstrikes near Lebanon — Beirut and in southern Lebanon, killing several people, despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain announced the arrest of 41 individuals allegedly linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reflecting ongoing concerns about foreign interference and security threats within its borders.
Israel: Israel was involved in earlier strikes on Iran, which contributed to regional tensions and subsequent retaliatory actions by Iran.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain was targeted by Iranian strikes on hotels and a residential building, with air raid sirens sounding, though no casualties were reported.
Israel: Israel is a primary belligerent, conducting intense airstrikes on Iran and Lebanon, targeting military capabilities and infrastructure. It is also facing retaliatory attacks from Iran and Hezbollah.
Mar 06, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain is one of the Gulf nations visited by Keir Starmer during his diplomatic trip, where he discussed the ongoing regional tensions and met with its leadership.
Israel: Israel's military strikes on Lebanon, particularly Beirut and Hezbollah, are seen as imperiling the US-Iran ceasefire and have led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. These actions have drawn condemnation from Keir Starmer.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain was among the countries targeted by Iran in its retaliatory strikes, indicating a broader regional impact of the conflict.
Israel: Israel, alongside the United States, conducted an 'operation epic fury' against Iran, leading to Iran's retaliatory actions in the Middle East.
Mar 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain, which hosts the United States Navy's regional headquarters, arrested individuals allegedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Israel: Israel has carried out drone strikes and airstrikes in Lebanon, escalating tensions despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
May 09, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals for supporting Iran after weeks of Iranian attacks on Gulf states.
Israel: Israel is engaged in continued violence with Hezbollah in Lebanon, conducting strikes and maintaining its right to act against threats under the ceasefire terms.
Apr 26, 2026 · 57 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain, like Kuwait, has no coastline outside the Persian Gulf and relies entirely on the Strait of Hormuz for its seabound oil and gas trade.
Israel: Israel is a proposed link in the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor project, but Saudi Arabia's cooled diplomatic relations with Israel make this aspect of the project tenuous.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain, hosting the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, arrested 41 individuals suspected of links to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, indicating internal tensions and its alignment with the United States.
Israel: Israel launched the war with the United States against Iran on February 28, contributing to the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz and global fuel price spikes.
May 09, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain reported missile and drone attacks, indicating regional instability.
Israel: Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon question the viability of the Middle East ceasefire, influencing Iran's stance on peace talks and contributing to regional instability.
Apr 08, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain is co-drafting a Security Council resolution with the United States and other Gulf allies to hold Iran accountable for its actions in the Strait of Hormuz, participating in diplomatic efforts.
Israel: Israel's military is closely monitoring developments in the Gulf and remains on high alert due to the escalating tensions.
May 04, 2026 · 36 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain, alongside Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, chose to stay out of direct military conflict with Iran, aligning with a de-escalation approach.
Israel: Israel cooperated closely with the United Arab Emirates on intelligence sharing and interception of Iranian attacks, and reportedly deployed Iron Dome air defense batteries to the United Arab Emirates.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain experienced air-raid sirens, indicating its proximity to the conflict and the potential for spillover.
Israel: Israel, along with the United States, carried out airstrikes on Iran, leading to retaliatory missile attacks. The conflict has resulted in casualties and ongoing military engagement, impacting Israel's security and regional stability.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain has summoned Iraq's charge d'affaires over attacks it said were launched from Iraqi territory.
Israel: Israel, alongside the United States, launched a war on Iran, contributing to the regional instability that affects US-Iraq relations.
Apr 21, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain is co-sponsoring the draft resolution with the United States against Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel: Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, contributing to regional tensions.
May 04, 2026 · 75 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain, which hosts the United States Navy's regional headquarters, arrested 41 people allegedly linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran issued a warning to Bahrain against siding with the US-backed resolution.
Israel: Israel launched strikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, which began the latest war by firing rockets into northern Israel.
May 09, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain is mentioned as another member of the Abraham Accords, with optimism for more countries to join.
Israel: Israel deployed its Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates, strengthening its defense relationship with the UAE amidst the ongoing Iran war.
May 12, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain is almost wholly reliant on the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments, highlighting its vulnerability to the strait's closure.
Israel: Israel's involvement in an air and naval campaign against Iran contributed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, indirectly influencing the United Arab Emirates' pipeline project.
May 15, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain urged the resumption of U.S.-Iran negotiations and stressed the importance of solidifying the ceasefire.
Israel: Israel is involved in parallel conflicts, particularly against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which complicates the broader peace efforts between the US and Iran. It also has strong demands regarding Iran's nuclear program.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain is one of the counterparts with whom Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke regarding the Iran war.
Israel: Israel is mentioned as having launched strikes with the U.S. against Iran, indicating its involvement in the conflict.
Apr 16, 2026 · 36 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain is a non-OPEC country in the OPEC alliance.
Israel: The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its relationship with Israel, formalized under the Abraham Accords, viewing it as a strategic lever for regional influence and a unique channel to Washington, especially after coming under attack during the Iran war.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain is mentioned as a recipient of a drone deal offer from Volodymyr Zelenskyy and is involved in a US-backed draft resolution for sanctions against Iran.
Israel: Israel is mentioned as having begun attacks on Iran alongside the United States, contributing to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 04, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain issued warnings about incoming missiles from Iran after the ceasefire announcement, indicating continued regional instability.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain, a Gulf country, issued alerts and activated air defenses following missile launches from Iran, indicating continued regional tensions despite the ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain previously forged diplomatic and commercial ties with Israel through the Abraham Accords, which Donald Trump aims to expand.
Oct 12, 2025 · 9 articles
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