Explosion in Bahrain, Tension Rises Again in the Middle East

shaplanews.com Desk

International Desk

15 November 2026

The world's attention has once again turned to the Middle East today, Sunday. Explosions and warning sirens were heard in Bahrain this morning. Authorities have instructed residents to move to safe locations. Iran has claimed that it targeted the US air defence radar in Bahrain with six drones. Earlier, Iran had also claimed to have attacked a US base in Bahrain. This incident has increased fears that war could spread again across the Gulf region.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has ordered Iranian diplomats to leave the country within 24 hours. Saudi Arabia has alleged that continuous missile and drone attacks are coming from Iran. On the other hand, Iran has warned that if it is attacked, it will retaliate against US and Israeli installations. US President Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, otherwise threatening to attack power plants.

Saudi Arabia's decision has created new tension in the region. Many countries have urged both sides to show restraint. Diplomats say that if the conflict continues, oil prices and global trade could be seriously affected. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil routes, through which millions of barrels of oil pass every day. If it remains closed, the global economy will face a major crisis.

*Discussion Over Trump-Xi-Putin Meeting*

A possible trilateral meeting between US President Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the APEC summit in Shenzhen next week is being widely discussed around the world. They may discuss the Ukraine war, the Iran crisis, nuclear weapons and artificial intelligence. However, many leaders have expressed concern about keeping Ukraine and Europe out of this discussion. Analysts say that if the three major powers decide the fate of the world alone, it could create a new kind of Cold War situation.

*New Proposal on Ukraine War*

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that US mediators have proposed that if Ukraine withdraws from the eastern Donbas region, it could get NATO membership in return. He revealed this information after the latest round of peace talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi. However, it is still not clear whether Ukraine will accept this proposal. Many Ukrainians believe that giving up Donbas would mean giving up their own land, which is unacceptable.

*Flight Chaos in the United States*

The United States is still recovering from a major nationwide flight shutdown on Friday. A router problem shut down flights across the country for about five hours, affecting more than 20,000 flights. As of Saturday, more than 5,000 flights were cancelled and more than 6,000 were delayed. The Federal Aviation Administration has said the situation will not fully return to normal before Sunday night. Passengers at major airports are still facing long waits and uncertainty.

*Deadlock at Climate Summit*

At the COP-31 climate summit in Turkey, divisions have emerged over fossil fuels. The UN climate chief has called for a quick agreement. Developing countries are demanding more financial support, while developed countries are stressing the need to reduce emissions.