Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete February 28, 2026 at 02:35 PM
Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region

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Iran claims to have struck a US naval base in Bahrain as part of a broader retaliatory operation, "Truthful Promise 4," following what it says was a US and Israeli attack on Iranian leadership-linked areas. The alleged strike on the Bahrain base, near the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters, is unconfirmed by the US. Other countries in the region, including the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, and Kuwait, reported intercepting missiles, some reportedly targeting the al-Udeid air base in Qatar, the largest US base in the region. Israel also reported missile attacks from Iran, with its air force attempting interceptions. The UAE reported intercepting missiles, with debris causing damage and casualties in Abu Dhabi.

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