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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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