Iranian forces say they struck a US naval base in Bahrain in response to a large ongoing US‑Israel attack on Iran.
- Feb 28
- 1 min read

• Large plumes of black smoke were seen near the US Navy Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama; damage is unclear and the US has not commented.
• The UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait report intercepting missiles in their airspace; all host US military bases.
• Qatar’s defence ministry says it intercepted several missiles apparently aimed at al‑Udeid Air Base, the largest US base in the region.
• Iran’s IRGC says it is targeting US bases and assets under “Truthful Promise 4” in retaliation for the US‑Israel attack.
• The US‑Israel attack began around 09:15 Iran time (06:15 GMT), targeting sites linked to Iranian leadership.
• President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to rise up against their government.
• Israel sounded nationwide sirens after detecting an incoming Iranian missile barrage.
• The UAE defence ministry says the country faced an attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles.
• UAE air defences intercepted several missiles; debris fell in Abu Dhabi, causing material damage and killing one civilian.
• The US Air Force and UAE Air Force operate out of Al Dhafra Air Base, south of Abu Dhabi.




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