Reuters: Bahrain Explosion Likely Caused by US Patriot Missile, Not Iranian Drone

New research and Reuters reports indicate that the March 9 explosion in Bahrain, which injured dozens, was likely caused by a US-operated Patriot missile, with no evidence found of an Iranian drone attack, contradicting earlier official statements.

22 Mar, 09:02 — 22 Mar, 09:02

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Patriot missile may have exploded over Bahrain homes, injuring dozens, research finds

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, some seriously.

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jerusalem-post22 Mar, 09:02First to report

Patriot missile may have exploded over Bahrain homes, injuring dozens, research finds

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digi2422 Mar, 10:45

Explozia din Bahrain care a rănit zeci de civili a fost provocată cel mai probabil de o rachetă Patriot lansată de SUA

n1-bih22 Mar, 10:47

Reuters: Eksploziju u Bahreinu vjerovatno izazvao Patriot kojim upravljaju SAD, nema dokaza o iranskom dronu

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index-hr23 Mar, 05:42Latest update

Reuters: Bahrain Explosion Likely Caused by US Patriot Missile, Not Iranian Drone

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Patriot missile may have exploded over Bahrain homes, injuring dozens, research finds

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Patriot missile may have exploded over Bahrain homes, injuring dozens, research finds

Explozia din Bahrain care a rănit zeci de civili a fost provocată cel mai probabil de o rachetă Patriot lansată de SUA

Reuters: Eksploziju u Bahreinu vjerovatno izazvao Patriot kojim upravljaju SAD, nema dokaza o iranskom dronu

Reuters: Američki Patriot vjerojatno uzrokovao eksploziju u Bahreinu

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