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Sirens sounded in Bahrain

Published: 20 Jul 2026 - 08:15 am | Last Updated: 20 Jul 2026 - 08:15 am

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Manama: The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced a short while ago that air raid sirens had been activated across the country.

In a post on X platform, the ministry said the sirens sounded, urging citizens and residents to remain calm, head to the nearest safe place, and follow official news channels.

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