Iran launches missile strikes on US Fifth Fleet basemissile strikes on US Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain
Iran fired missiles at the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain on February 28, 2026, in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets. Bahrain confirmed the attack hit near the base in Manama, with smoke rising and emergency responses deployed, though no US casualties were reported. The incident escalates a broader Middle East conflict, threatening regional stability and US military presence in the Gulf.
Iranian Perspective
Iran targeted the US base in Bahrain as direct retaliation for aggressive US-Israeli strikes on Iranian soil. The Armed Forces acted decisively to defend the nation after airspace closure and vows of response. This upholds Iran's right to counter aggression while remaining prepared for defense.
Bahraini Government
The missile strike violated Bahrain's sovereignty by targeting a facility on its soil. Defense forces intercepted many incoming missiles and drones since the attacks began. Emergency teams responded quickly, with no disruption to key operations like the state oil refinery.
US Military
No casualties occurred among US personnel at the Bahrain base despite multiple strikes. Around 1,500 sailors and families evacuated to safer locations amid damaged infrastructure. The focus remains on maintaining maritime security in the region.
- Bahrain hosts the US Navy's only permanent base in the Middle East.
- Manama sits on an island nation smaller than Rhode Island.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard leads most missile operations.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
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