U.S. forces shot down two Iranian drones headed toward Bahrain, U.S. Central Command said Friday, Nov. 13. The command reported no injuries or damage, according to The Associated Press and Reuters. It denied a claim by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard that Iran had struck a U.S. radar in the country.
Bahrain hosts the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet. Iran’s state news agency said the Revolutionary Guard described the claimed strike as retaliation for a U.S. attack in southern Iran. The AP could not independently verify Iran’s claim. Reuters said Bahrain had made no immediate comment.
The U.S. travel advisory dates to October
The State Department’s Bahrain advisory remains at Level 3, which asks Americans to reconsider travel because of terrorism and armed conflict. The department issued that advisory on Oct. 23. The advisory also says U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Bahrain. The State Department’s public country page showed the October date Friday morning.
For Americans in Bahrain, the department links to its Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for messages from the embassy. Its worldwide caution advises travelers in the Middle East to check directly with their airline and follow local authorities’ instructions. The military’s report on Friday addressed the interception and the condition of personnel and property.
