BAHRAIN February 28, 2026 – In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Iran has launched missile strikes targeting US Navy assets in Bahrain, home to the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet, according to multiple verified reports and Bahrain’s state media.
The attack was first highlighted in a viral post by BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) on X (formerly Twitter), which stated: “JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran strikes US Navy assets in Bahrain.” The post, shared at approximately 9:15 AM GMT, included video footage showing apparent impacts and has rapidly gained traction with over 117,000 views, thousands of likes, and hundreds of reposts within minutes.
Bahrain’s state news agency BNA and the National Communication Centre confirmed that the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet service centre in Juffair (Manama) was “subjected to a missile attack.” Authorities activated air-raid sirens across the kingdom, urging citizens and residents to shelter in place. Smoke plumes were reported rising from the area housing the naval base, with explosions heard in the capital.
This strike forms part of Iran’s broader retaliation following US and Israeli military operations against Iranian targets earlier today. Iranian state media and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) described the operation—named “Basharat al-Fath” (Glad Tidings of Victory)—as a direct response to strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and other sites. Reports indicate additional Iranian missiles targeted US-linked bases in the UAE (Al Dhafra), Kuwait (Ali al-Salem), and Qatar, with varying degrees of interception or impact.
The US Fifth Fleet, responsible for naval operations across the Middle East, had reportedly repositioned vessels out of Bahrain in recent days amid rising threats, but shore-based facilities remain a key hub.
US President Donald Trump announced the start of “major combat operations” against Iran earlier on February 28, marking a sharp deterioration since January 2026 tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and regional protests.
No immediate casualties or damage assessments from the Bahrain strike have been released, though Bahrain described the incident as “a flagrant violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty.”
International reactions are pouring in, with calls for de-escalation from global powers. The situation remains fluid, with airspace closures reported across parts of the Gulf.
Life News Agency will continue monitoring developments as this story unfolds. Stay tuned for updates.
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