Bahrain says fire hit facility near Manama after Iranian attack
Bahrain's Interior Ministry reported that civil defense extinguished a fire in Muharraq, attributed to "Iranian aggression," with no injuries, following earlier warning sirens.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 06:44 | 26 March 2026
Bahrain's Interior Ministry said Thursday that civil defense teams extinguished a fire at a facility in Muharraq near the capital Manama with no injuries reported.
In a statement, the ministry said civil defense teams brought the blaze under control and that the incident occurred after what it described as Iranian aggression.
No further details were immediately available.
Earlier, authorities sounded warning sirens and urged residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.
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