Bahrain says drone attack targeted air navigation equipment, flights unaffected

The authority said flights through the Bahrain Flight Information Region were proceeding as normal. (File/AFP)
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Updated 20 July 2026
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Bahrain says drone attack targeted air navigation equipment, flights unaffected

  • The Civil Aviation Affairs authority said the equipment was targeted during what it described as an Iranian attack

DUBAI: Bahrain said on Monday that hostile drones targeted civil air navigation equipment in the Bahrain Flight Information Region, but that the attack did not disrupt air traffic.

The Civil Aviation Affairs authority said the equipment was targeted during what it described as "Iranian aggression" against the kingdom, adding that flight operations continued normally.

Authorities said they immediately activated approved operational and security procedures and took the necessary measures to ensure the continuity of navigation services and the safety of air traffic.

The authority said flights through the Bahrain Flight Information Region were proceeding as normal and that coordination with international organizations and relevant authorities was ongoing.