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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims destruction of US early warning radar in Bahrain

Euronews Türkçe•1 min read•Nov 13, 2026•Updated: 2h ago•REF: OPA-261113-FNN

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  • Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the destruction of a US early warning radar in Bahrain.
  • Diplomatic mediation efforts are ongoing, led by Qatar and Pakistan.
  • Tehran conditioned the restart of formal talks with Washington on its demands being met.
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ANKARA, Nov 13 (OPA) — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for targeting and destroying a vital US early warning radar installation stationed in Bahrain. The operation highlights the deepening regional security crisis and the direct targeting of Western military infrastructure in the Persian Gulf.

Despite the escalation in hostilities, diplomatic channels remain active. Officials in Qatar and Pakistan are continuing mediation efforts to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran. However, the Iranian government has conditioned any resumption of formal negotiations with Washington on the fulfillment of its core demands.

The strike adds severe strain to an already volatile geopolitical landscape. Military analysts are closely monitoring the security posture of US assets throughout the region following the incident in Bahrain, which marks a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation.

Further developments depend on the response from Washington and the trajectory of the ongoing mediation by regional partners. The diplomatic window remains narrow as both sides maintain hardened stances regarding direct talks and security requirements.

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Mohammad Karamali

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OPA Ankara & Eurasia Bureau

Senior correspondent covering geopolitics, regional developments, and strategic international affairs for OPA News (Optimum Public Affairs).

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