An Iranian‑launched drone struck the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama, according to reports circulating online after a wave of Iran’s retaliatory attacks across the Gulf. The incident occurred amid ongoing missile and drone strikes following the US and Israeli military operation against Iran. Smoke and fire were seen rising from the area near the hotel, and Bahraini civil defence teams have been reported responding to the site. Early information suggests this was part of wider regional strikes, which have also impacted residential and other civilian areas. Official confirmation from Bahraini authorities is still awaited, and details on casualties or structural damage remain unclear.
IRGC warning of major strikes across region
This comes as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had vowed an unprecedented military offensive following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The statement warned of potential attacks on Israel and US military bases, signalling a sharp escalation in regional tensions.
As black flags were raised over Mashhad’s Imam Reza shrine, mourners combined grief with calls for retaliation. The IRGC also reported carrying out a new wave of strikes on 27 US bases across West Asia, highlighting Tehran’s readiness to respond forcefully in the wake of Khamenei’s death.
