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US Strikes Destroy Iranian Missile Launcher in Kermanshah Amid Regional Tensions
Footage shows a US Patriot missile striking facilities of Bahrain's state-owned Bapco Energies during an interception of an Iranian drone. In a separate incident, video depicts the destruction of an Iranian ballistic missile launcher in Kermanshah, Iran. These events occur against the backdrop of escalating US-Iran hostilities in the Middle East.
Apr 5, 9:40 AM·2m read2 sources
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A video circulating on social media appears to capture a US Patriot missile impacting facilities owned by Bapco Energies, Bahrain's state-owned energy company, during an attempt to intercept an Iranian drone. Bapco Energies operates the kingdom's sole major oil refinery, located in Sitra. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in regional energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflicts.
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The footage, shared by Mario Nawfal on X, shows the missile's trajectory veering toward the Bapco site instead of solely targeting the drone. No immediate casualties or damage assessments were reported in the video. Bahrain's proximity to Iran places its energy assets at risk during aerial interceptions.
In a related development, separate footage depicts the destruction of an Iranian ballistic missile launcher in the western Iranian province of Kermanshah. The video, also shared by Mario Nawfal, shows the launcher being hit by what appears to be a precision strike. Kermanshah, near the Iraqi border, serves as a key military hub for Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The strike on the missile launcher occurred on an unspecified recent date, with the video emerging shortly after. Iranian state media has not confirmed the destruction, though local reports indicate military activity in the area. This incident marks a direct US action against Iranian military assets inside the country.
These events stem from broader US-Iran tensions, including Iran's support for proxy groups in the region and recent drone attacks on US bases. The Patriot interception in Bahrain follows a pattern of Iranian drone incursions near Gulf states. No sources contradict the authenticity of the footages, though independent verification remains pending.
