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Original poster

I'm in Bahrain... AMA

42 replies

Sagespiration · 28/02/2026 19:40

As the title suggests..

Looking for something to keep me busy during these scary times. Ask away!

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InOverMyHead84 · 28/02/2026 20:00

Seen footage of the drone attacks on a residential tower block in Bahrain. Stay safe OP. Best wishes to everyone out there.

Staying on topic. How much does it pay to be a teacher out there?

ClickBeat · 28/02/2026 19:58

Oh and what is your favourite thing about Bahrain? (In normal times)

ClickBeat · 28/02/2026 19:58

And irrelevant questions to distract you...

What's your favourite film?
And your favourite book?

Original poster
Sagespiration · 28/02/2026 19:57

RichardOnslowRoper · 28/02/2026 19:54

Completely irrelevant question to distract you?
Is the St Christopher School still going?

Yes it is! It is regarded as one of the top school!

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Carla786 · 28/02/2026 19:57

Sending a 🫂

What are Bahraini women's lives like? From the little I know, I understand they have more freedom compared to a lot of other ME countries?

ClickBeat · 28/02/2026 19:57

Do you have family/friends with you/nearby?

MabelAnderson · 28/02/2026 19:56

Mangomarg · 28/02/2026 19:55

@Sagespiration i'm so sorry you are going through this. Stay strong and i hope it is resolved quickly 🙏

This.

MidnightPatrol · 28/02/2026 19:55

What’s the best thing about living in Bahrain? It’s not somewhere I know much about

Mangomarg · 28/02/2026 19:55

@Sagespiration i'm so sorry you are going through this. Stay strong and i hope it is resolved quickly 🙏

RichardOnslowRoper · 28/02/2026 19:54

Completely irrelevant question to distract you?
Is the St Christopher School still going?

Original poster
Sagespiration · 28/02/2026 19:52

@Mangomarg We didn't really take it too seriously when we heard the sirens. We thought Iran would hit the US base but more as a show of force than anything. But we've been hearing the missiles and the interceptions constantly and a residential area has been hit. It's awful.

@TheFilliesWillRiseAgain Bahrain always condems any violence from either side.

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TheFilliesWillRiseAgain · 28/02/2026 19:48

Is the media more anti Iran or anti US?

Is it true that the Ayatollah is dead?

Mangomarg · 28/02/2026 19:47

Do you think this situation could get worse?

Original poster
Sagespiration · 28/02/2026 19:45

@Mrspepperpotpot Yes there have been sirens on and off throughout the day as well as emergency alerts on our phones.

I work as a teacher, we have done a couple of drills.

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popcorn215 · 28/02/2026 19:43

What are you in Bahrain for? Do you live there? Is it for work?

Mrspepperpotpot · 28/02/2026 19:42

Are there sirens warning to take shelter? Have you ever had a drill?

Ipsevenenabibas · 28/02/2026 19:42

U ok?