Iran Accused of Targeting Bahrain with Drones

0:00On March 6th, the head of U.S. Central Command has accused Iran of firing seven attack drones at civilian neighborhoods in Bahrain overnight. Navy Amel Brad Cooper called it a clear case of targeting innocent people in residential areas. This fits into what Cooper describes as a wider pattern of Iranian aggression across the Middle East, hitting 12 different countries with drones and other attacks. Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters, plays a key role in American operations in the Persian Gulf, making the incident especially concerning for regional security. So far, Bahrainia officials have not confirmed the details of the drone strikes, while Iran typically denies these kinds of claims from the U.S. and its allies. Amid rising tensions in the growing use of drones in conflicts here, Central Command is ramping up work with local partners to counter these threats. And protects civilians moving forward.