Analysis: US-Operated Patriot Missile Caused Bahrain Blast, Injuring 32
Independent researchers have concluded that an American Patriot air defense system likely fired the missile involved in the March 9 pre-dawn explosion in Bahrain, injuring 32 people including children, overturning initial reports that blamed an Iranian drone. Further analysis indicates the Patriot missile was likely US-operated.
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Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds - Reuters
Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds Reuters
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Both Bahrain and Washington have blamed an Iranian drone attack for the March 9 blast, which the Gulf kingdom said injured 32 people including children.
Read full article →Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated: analysis - The Daily Star
Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated: analysis The Daily Star
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