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A high-profile drone command and control center linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Bahrain has been destroyed in a suspected airstrike, according to credible sources and officials familiar with the operation.
The drone facility, located in the coastal town of Al Hidd, was allegedly a key hub for IRGC-backed drone operations in the region. Details surrounding the attack are still emerging, but authorities have confirmed that the drone center is no longer operational.
“This is a significant blow to the IRGC’s regional ambitions,” said a senior security official in Bahrain, who wished to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the information. “We will continue to work closely with our allies to disrupt and dismantle these networks.”
Bahrain, a key US ally in the Gulf, has been at the forefront of efforts to counter the growing threat of Iranian-backed drone operations in the region. The IRGC has been accused of supplying and training militants to conduct drone attacks on targets in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain.
The destroyed drone center is reportedly linked to the Quds Force, a special operations unit within the IRGC responsible for external operations. The Quds Force has been sanctioned by the US and EU for its alleged involvement in terrorist activities and human rights abuses.
While the Bahraini government has declined to comment on the specifics of the attack, officials have acknowledged the ongoing threat posed by Iranian-backed drone operations.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to neutralize these threats and ensure the safety and security of our citizens,” said a spokesperson for the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The operation is likely to be viewed as a significant victory for US and coalition forces, who have been working to degrade the capabilities of the IRGC and its proxies in the region. The attack comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the US, following a series of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, including the seizure of oil tankers by Iranian forces.
As the situation continues to unfold, analysts say the destruction of the drone center is a significant blow to Iran’s ability to project power in the region.
“This operation demonstrates that the US and its allies are willing to take decisive action to disrupt and dismantle Iranian-backed networks,” said Dr. Michael Maloof, a counter-terrorism expert with the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency. “It’s a clear message to Tehran that we will not tolerate these activities.”