Bahrain launches emergency alert system amid rising regional tensions

Interior Ministry begins trial run of nationwide emergency notification service

By Hussien Elkabany

ISTANBUL (AA) – Bahrain on Saturday announced the launch of a trial phase for a unified electronic emergency alert system for citizens and residents, amid heightened regional tensions.

In a statement, the Interior Ministry said the experimental operation of the “emergency alerts” system would begin at 9.30 pm local time, delivering notifications through all mobile phones and smart devices across the kingdom.

The ministry did not provide further details on the scope or duration of the trial.

The move comes as tensions have escalated between Tehran and Washington in recent weeks, following US President Donald Trump’s statements that a “massive armada” was moving toward Iran, alongside his call for Tehran to “come to the table” for negotiations.

Iranian officials have warned that any US attack would draw a “swift and comprehensive” response, while reiterating that Tehran remains open to talks only under what it describes as “fair, balanced, and noncoercive terms.”

* Written by Tarek Chouiref

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