Iran is claiming to have just attacked a US air base in Bahrain called Isa Air Base (formely Sheik Isa Air Base) with mutliple drones.
Here’s the reporting:
IRAN’S ARMY SAYS IT LAUNCHED ATTACK ON U.S. ASSETS IN BAHRAIN’S SHEIKH ISSA BASE – STATE MEDIA
— Phil Stewart (@phildstewart) July 30, 2026
Iran’s army said on Thursday its drones targeted US facilities at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain as part of the 26th stage of what it called “Operation Thunderbolt,” official media reported.
The army said the strikes targeted power generators, navigation systems, and administrative and support buildings at the base in retaliation for the killing of Iranian Air Force pilot Brigadier General Majid Kazemi.
Iran’s army said on Thursday its drones targeted US facilities at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain as part of the 26th stage of what it called “Operation Thunderbolt,” official media reported.
The army said the strikes targeted power generators, navigation systems, and…
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) July 30, 2026
There’s been nothing from CENTCOM since this news broke, but I would expect to see something soon. Hopefully the US was able to intercept these terrorist drones.
In related news, CENTCOM did post this about three hours ago:
Over the past few hours, Iranian state media have continued to report false claims by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) – three in particular.
🚫 FIRST CLAIM: The IRGC (again) claims free and open routes through the Strait of Hormuz are dangerous for commercial vessels.
✅ FACT: The immediate dangers posed to commercial vessels and their civilian crews are the IRGC’s verbal threats and attempted attacks.🚫 SECOND CLAIM: The IRGC claims Three U.S. F-35 stealth fighters and three other aircraft were destroyed during a recent Iranian attack on an American air base.
✅ FACT: No U.S. aircraft were destroyed or damaged in recent attempted Iranian attacks. All missiles and drones were intercepted or failed to reach targeted areas.🚫 THIRD CLAIM: Iranian state media is reporting that a commercial oil tanker, M/T Nora, has broken through the U.S. blockade.
✅ FACT: The commercial vessel has not broken through America’s steel wall blockade. More than 20 U.S. warships, hundreds of aircraft, and thousands of service members remain vigilant and continue to fully enforce the blockade.
