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Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes on Iran

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · June 27, 2026 · 1 min read

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Tensions have escalated in the Middle East with Iran launching a drone assault. The attack targeted Bahrain, a country in the region. A separate incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, where a ship was struck.

These events follow US airstrikes on Iran. For more information on these developments, readers can refer to the latest updates from ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC), as details of the situation are still emerging.

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Category: local · Published: June 27, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes on Iran

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