US-Iran conflict expands as air defense systems intercept incoming missiles over Jordan and nationwide air raid sirens blare across Bahrain amid retaliatory regional strikes.

US-Iran war: Missiles intercepted over Jordan, air raid sirens in Bahrain

The US-Iran conflict has escalated into a severe regional crisis following the collapse of a temporary ceasefire. Air raid sirens blared across Bahrain and Jordan as air defense systems intercepted incoming Iranian missile and drone barrages targeting U.S. allies


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The conflict between the United States and Iran has reached a dangerous new turning point. In a significant retaliatory move, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Monday, that it has launched missile and drone strikes against U.S. military installations across the Gulf.  

Iran Says Struck US Military Bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait 

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply after the United States launched military strikes on Iran following attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says the operation was aimed at protecting global shipping and curbing Iran's ability to threaten vital oil routes.

 US-Iran war: Is the Middle East on the brink of a bigger war? 

The fragile peace between Washington and Tehran has shattered following a massive retaliatory strike by the IRGC. Early Sunday, Iran confirmed a joint missile and drone operation targeting key U.S. infrastructure at the Ali al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.


US-Iran war: IRGC says it hit US airbase in Kuwait, fifth naval fleet in Bahrain

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected Iranian claims that the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain was struck during recent hostilities. The denial comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, with both sides exchanging accusations following drone and missile activity in the Gulf region.


US CENTCOM Denies Iranian Claim of Hitting US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain 

Iran has reportedly targeted US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid rapidly escalating tensions in West Asia. The attacks came after US forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones near the Strait of Hormuz and carried out strikes on Iranian radar installations. Gulf nations activated air defence systems as fears of a wider regional conflict continue to grow, with Washington and Tehran trading fresh accusations amid ongoing diplomatic deadlock.


US-Iran War: Iran Targets US Bases in Kuwait & Bahrain

Bahrain has reported aerial attack alerts despite the announcement of a temporary US-Iran ceasefire, raising concerns about the fragility of the truce across the Gulf region. Air-Defence systems were activated in several Gulf states as tensions persisted even after the ceasefire framework was unveiled.

US-Iran Ceasefire: Bahrain Faces Aerial Attacks Despite Ceasefire 

Overnight attacks on Saudi Arabia hit a petrochemical complex in a sprawling industrial area in the eastern city of Jubail, a source on the ground told AFP on Tuesday, hours after similar installations in Iran were struck.


Saudi Arabia: Petrochemical Complex Hit | Bridge Connecting Saudi, Bahrain Closed

Eyewitness video on Sunday (April 5) showed large plumes of black smoke rising at the Bapco Oil Refinery  on Sitra Island in Bahrain. Bapco energies confirmed in a statement, an incident on Sunday (April 5) resulted in fire at one of its storage facilities . Bahrain ministry of interior also said on Sunday there was a fire in a facility as a result of Iranian attack.


Fire And Smoke Rises Following Strike on Bapco Oil Facility in Bahrain

Iran has issued an "ultimatum" to hotel owners in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, warning that hosting US military personnel could make their properties legitimate military targets, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.


US-Iran War: Iran's 'Ultimatum' to Bahrain, UAE Hotels Hosting US Troops

Amid escalating tensions in the US-Iran war, Tehran has reportedly issued a stern warning to hotels in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates allegedly hosting US military personnel, saying such locations could become potential targets if they continue accommodating troops. The warning marks a sharp escalation in the regional security environment as Gulf states remain on high alert.


US-Iran War: Iran's Ultimatum to Bahrain, UAE Hotels Hosting US Troops

As the US‑Iran war escalates, reports indicate that the United States may be launching missiles and rocket strikes at Iranian targets from military bases across the Gulf region, using assets in allied host nations to project force into Iran.


US-Iran War: US May Be Firing Missiles & Rockets at Iran from Gulf Bases

A massive blaze has broken out at a government facility in Muharraq. Videos released by the ministry show thick smoke and flames engulfing the building, prompting emergency services to respond. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and no casualties have been reported so far.

Breaking: Huge Fire Engulfs Bahrain Government Facility in Muharraq

Iranian missiles and drones continue to target Gulf countries, with Bahrain’s state oil company declaring force majeure on Monday for its shipments after its refinery caught fire in an Iranian attack.



US-Iran War: Qatar, Bahrain Targeted By Waves of Missiles And Drones

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain has strongly condemned recent Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and other Gulf Arab states, calling them “unjustifiable under any pretext” and expressing sorrow over what his nation and other Arab countries are facing amid ongoing regional conflict.

Breaking: Bahrain King Calls Iran Attacks ‘Unjustifiable’ | King Hamad Saddened by Arab Suffering

As the Iran–Israel–US war intensifies across the Middle East, regional governments are taking unprecedented steps in the information battle. Officials in Bahrain have issued strict warnings to residents against filming or sharing videos of strike sites — threatening arrests and penalties amid concerns over misinformation and national security.


US-Iran War: Iranian Drone Attack Targets Bahrain Desalination Facility 

The ongoing West Asia conflict has entered a dangerous new phase as Iran reportedly struck a desalination plant in Bahrain, a critical civilian facility that supplies freshwater in an arid region heavily reliant on desalinated water. Authorities in Bahrain say the drone attack caused material damage, prompting fears that water infrastructure could become a strategic target in the broader war involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

Water: The New Weapon In West Asia? | Iran Hit Desalination Plant: Bahrain 

Explosions heard in Dubai and Bahrain’s capital Manama, one week into Iran’s retaliatory attacks on targets around the Gulf.

Two blasts are heard in Dubai and one in Manama, where a warning siren sounded.

“Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” Bahrain’s interior ministry posts on X.

US-Iran War: Blast Reported in Dubai And Bahrain's Capital Manama 

Amid the US‑Israel‑Iran war, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it launched a major drone and missile attack on the US air base in Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa area, reportedly hitting the main command headquarters and fuel tanks.

Israel-Iran War: New Waves of Attacks Devastates Key US Base in Bahrain

A U.S.-flagged oil tanker was struck near Bahrain in a deadly maritime attack that killed one shipyard worker, according to initial reports. The incident marks a serious escalation in Gulf waters, a region already on edge amid widening military confrontation across West Asia.

Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, is a critical hub for global energy transit and maritime operations. Security officials are investigating the cause of the strike, with early indications pointing to a hostile attack targeting commercial shipping.

Deadly Attack on U.S.-Flagged Tanker in Bahrain: One Worker Killed

The US 5th Fleet in Bahrain uses $4 million Patriot PAC-3 interceptors to shield its base. The system tracks 100 targets at once, defending against missiles and $35,000 drone swarms.

'5th Fleet shielded': How Patriot PAC-3 protects US Navy headquarters in Bahrain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, and condemned the attacks on both countries during the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi also discussed with them the well-being of the Indian community living in both countries.


Israel-Iran Conflict: PM Modi Speaks To Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain King

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