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Jordan and Bahrain repel attacks in the region

Drones were shot down in Jordan and an air alert was issued in Bahrain as tensions remain high. HBL also reports tankers hit by unknown projectiles in the Persian Gulf.

A U.S. Coast Guard ship transits the Persian Gulf during exercise Spartan Kopis Dec. 9, 2013 131209-N-OU681-405.jpg
A U.S. Coast Guard ship transits the Persian Gulf during a military exercise. MC1 Michelle Turner · Wikimedia Commons

Jordan and Bahrain have repelled attacks linked to Iran, according to HBL. In Jordan, drones were shot down, while Bahrain issued an air alert as the security situation in the region remained tense.

There are also reports of tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz being struck by unknown projectiles. The incidents highlight how exposed both airspace and shipping routes remain in an already volatile area.

What is confirmed so far is the attacks and the defensive measures taken, but key details about who is behind the projectiles remain unclear. Regional authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

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Story based on reporting from the outlets above. Päivän Sanomat editorial rewrite.

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