Iran destroyed the U.S. diplomat's hotel, and Bahraini locals actively sent intelligence, leaving the White House stunned!
At night on March 9, a violent explosion occurred at a high-end hotel in Manama, the capital of Bahrain. An Iranian drone accurately hit the building. This hotel was the temporary residence of U.S. diplomats in Bahrain. This operation was not only precise but also seemed to have "secret assistance" from local residents.
Over the past few days, Iran and its allies have repeatedly attacked U.S. military facilities in Iraq, Syria, and other areas, especially hotels or bases where U.S. soldiers live. These attacks often caused casualties and triggered strong reactions from the U.S. However, this time was different — the target was no longer frontline combat troops, but U.S. diplomats.
The explosion occurred around 10 p.m. local time at the Gulf Plaza Hotel in the center of Manama. The hotel had recently been rented by the U.S. government as a temporary office and residence for its diplomatic team. Although there is currently no official confirmation of the number of casualties, it has been reported that at least two U.S. diplomats were injured, and several local staff members are missing.
The U.S. has a Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, which is one of its most important naval bases in the Middle East. The fact that this attack occurred in a civilian area rather than a military facility indicates that the attackers' strategic intentions have changed: they are no longer limited to battlefield confrontation but are trying to undermine the U.S. presence throughout the region.
Dao Ge believes that the large-scale bombing of Iran by the U.S. has led to a subtle shift in the attitude of the local people in the Gulf region. Ultimately, whoever wins the hearts and minds of the people will gain the initiative. If the U.S. fails to recognize this, it may face more similar challenges. The White House probably didn't expect that the locals in Bahrain would help Iran.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859243467477004/
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