Sara Dashti

Their life

Sara Dashti was a 29-year-old Bahraini woman who lived in Manama. She was tragically killed when an Iranian drone struck a residential building in the Seef District, causing falling debris that struck her while she was at a nearby coffee shop. Her death highlights the risks faced by civilians during the regional conflict in Gulf countries.

Sara Dashti, a young Bahraini woman aged 29, was living in Manama at the time of the Iranian drone strike. On March 9, 2026, she was reportedly at a coffee shop located below an office tower in the Seef District when a drone attacked the building. The impact of the drone strike caused glass, metal, and structural debris to fall, killing her instantly and injuring eight others nearby. Her death shocked the community, and she was laid to rest at Hoora Cemetery. Authorities and emergency responders cordoned off the area and began investigations to ensure public safety. Her passing has been mourned by family, friends, and citizens across Bahrain.

How they died

Sara Dashti was killed as a civilian casualty during the ongoing Iran–Gulf conflict, when an Iranian drone struck a residential building in Manama, Bahrain.

On March 9, 2026, an Iranian drone targeted a residential tower block in the Seef District of Manama, Bahrain. The strike caused structural damage to the building, including shattered windows and falling debris. Ms. Dashti, reportedly enjoying refreshments at a coffee shop beneath the office tower, was struck by the debris and died instantly. Eight others were injured in the attack. Emergency personnel and the Ministry of Interior secured the area and assisted survivors.

A plea from the family

Among those mourning her death are her father, Abdulmajeed, and her siblings Hussain, Hassan, Ali, and Sakeena. The family and the Bahraini community have expressed profound grief over her sudden and tragic loss. Public condolences and support were evident at her funeral at Hoora Cemetery and during the subsequent mourning at Matam Imam Redha in Tashan.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Sara Dashti, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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