Iran Retaliates, Fires Missiles at US Navy’s 5th fleet HQ in Bahrain [WATCH]

The Middle East escalated further Saturday after Iran launched a retaliatory missile strike targeting sites in Bahrain, including areas near facilities associated with the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet.

According to multiple reports, ballistic missiles struck near installations tied to the Fifth Fleet, which is headquartered in the island kingdom of Bahrain and serves as a central hub for American naval operations in the Persian Gulf.

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Bahrain’s Ambassador to the United States, Abdulla R. Al-Khalifa, addressed the attack in a post on X.

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“Bahrain confirms attacks on sites within the Kingdom launched from outside its territory, a blatant violation of sovereignty. Authorities activated emergency plans. We condemn the attacks & reserves the right to respond in coordination w/ allies,” Al-Khalifa wrote.

🚨Statement:Bahrain confirms attacks on sites within the Kingdom launched from outside its territory,a blatant violation of sovereignty. Authorities activated emergency plans. We condemn the attacks & reserves the right to respond in coordination w/ allies https://t.co/Ht7DjE8ZvD

— Abdulla R. Al-Khalifa (@AbdullaRAK) February 28, 2026

The Bahrain News Agency cited a statement from the National Communication Centre (NCC), which confirmed that the kingdom had been targeted.

“The National Communication Centre (NCC) confirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain had been subjected to external attacks targeting sites and installations within its borders.

These actions constituted a flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and security,” the agency reported.

“The security and military authorities had immediately activated established emergency protocols and were taking all necessary operational measures on the ground,” the statement continued.

“The NCC conveyed the Government of Bahrain’s strongest condemnation of these treacherous attacks, which posed a direct threat to the Kingdom’s security and the safety of its citizens and residents,” the agency said.

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