Exclusive-Bahrain says Patriot missile system involved in March 9 blast over residential area

A Patriot air defence system was involved in the interception of an Iranian drone over a residential area of Bahrain on March 9, Bahrain's government told Reuters on Saturday, describing an incident that led to an explosion heard by residents. The confirmation follows reports of a blast in the early hours of March 9 that caused concern among the local population. Bahraini officials stated the drone was identified as Iranian and posed a direct threat, necessitating the use of the U.S.-made missile defense system.