Middle East live: Iran's Revolutionary Guards say missiles targeted US base in Jordan and Bahrain
Key takeaways
- By: FRANCE 24 / Louise NORDSTROM US Air Force shows a US Airman preparing an A-10 Thunderbolt II for flight from a base in the US Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025.
- An air raid alert was issued in Bahrain, the Gulf country's interior ministry said on Wednesday, after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they struck a US base in Bahrain.
- "The siren has been sounded .Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the ministry said on X.
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By: FRANCE 24 / Louise NORDSTROM US Air Force shows a US Airman preparing an A-10 Thunderbolt II for flight from a base in the US Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. © AP Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had struck four targets at a US base in Jordan and one in Bahrain, as Tehran pressed its attack in response to fresh US strikes over the downing of a helicopter. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
An air raid alert was issued in Bahrain, the Gulf country's interior ministry said on Wednesday, after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they struck a US base in Bahrain.
"The siren has been sounded .Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the ministry said on X.