Loud blasts rock Bahrain following activation of air raid sirens

Emergency sirens sent residents scrambling across parts of Bahrain on Wednesday evening, followed immediately by four loud explosions heard in the capital, Manama.

The cause of the blasts remains unclear, and authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the source of the booms. Witnesses reported widespread panic as the sirens wailed across the city, with many seeking shelter.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, as Gulf states remain on high alert following recent missile and drone attacks linked to the ongoing Iran-US conflict. Regional defense systems have been active in recent days intercepting aerial threats.