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Bahrain: 32 Civilians Injured in Iranian Drone Attack on Sitra

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09/03/2026

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09/03/2026

MANAMA, Mar 9: The Bahrain Ministry of Health confirmed that the hostile Iranian drone attack early this morning in the Sitra area has resulted in 32 civilian injuries so far, including 4 in serious condition, among them children who required surgical intervention.

All injured individuals are Bahraini citizens. This includes a 17-year-old girl who has sustained significant injuries to her head and eye, as well as two children aged seven and eight who have suffered serious injuries to their lower limbs. The youngest of the injured is a two-month-old infant.

The Ministry of Health stressed that all injured parties are under close observation and receiving follow-up care from specialised medical teams. Furthermore, the health system remains on high alert, with readiness levels across various vital departments heightened since the onset of this unjust aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain.