A video circulating online appeared to show a high-rise building in Bahrain ablaze following an explosion as a result of a possible Iranian drone strike. Scroll down to watch the video. The unconfirmed footage appears to show one of a series of Iranian retaliatory strikes targeting US military assets in Bahrain on Saturday (Feb 28) amid the widening confrontation between the Islamic Republic on one side and the US and Israel on the other. Bahrain residents reported explosions and air raid sirens, and authorities issued shelter advisories in affected areas.Bahrain’s government confirmed that sites within the kingdom were struck, including facilities associated with the US naval base in the Juffair district of Manama. Officials condemned the attack as a violation of national sovereignty.<h2>Iran strikes at US bases and military interests across the Gulf</h2>Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missiles and Shahed-type drones at US bases and military assets across the Gulf, including the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Iranian state-aligned media described the operation as a direct response to joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure earlier in the day.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-fall-of-safe-haven-iran-attacks-most-peaceful-country-in-middle-east-in-retaliation-against-us-israel-strikes-1772276066675">'Fall of safe haven': Iran attacks most 'peaceful country' in middle east in retaliation against US-Israel strikes</a><h2>Night-time blast sets alight high-rise building in Bahrain</h2>Footage shared on social media showed a dramatic night-time explosion and fire erupting on the upper floors of a high-rise building against the backdrop of the Manama skyline. Some social media users said the building was a civilian residential or hotel tower.At the time of writing, no official statement from Bahraini or American authorities has confirmed that a specific civilian high-rise was deliberately targeted.Military and support facilities connected to the Fifth Fleet are located in close proximity to commercial and residential buildings in Juffair. This raises the possibility that the damage seen in the video may have resulted from a strike on or near the naval compound rather than a direct or deliberate hit on a civilian structure.The video shows a sudden fireball and concentrated impact near the top of the building. This is consistent with either a missile or drone strike, but the intended target remains unclear. It could also be a case of a missile or drone landing off target.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-may-have-lost-one-or-two-commanders-but-almost-all-officials-are-safe-and-alive-iran-s-fm-abbas-araghchi-after-us-attacks-tehran-1772291241954/amp">'As far as I know, Khamenei is still alive': Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi BIG STATEMENT after US attack Tehran</a><h2>US confirms Iran targeted Fifth Fleet HQ</h2>US defence officials confirmed that the Fifth Fleet headquarters was among the targets, adding that damage assessments were ongoing. The US Central Command or Centcom said there was no casualties or structural damage to the US military site in Bahrain.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-oman-mediated-talks-failed-to-prevent-war-1772302501794/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-oman-mediated-talks-failed-to-prevent-war-1772302501794/embed</a><h2>Bahrain: An unwitting casualty of the regional war?</h2>Bahrain has become an unwitting casualty of the broader conflict between Iran, the US and Israel because the kingdom hosts the Fifth Fleet headquarters, one of the most important US military installations in the region, along with associated support facilities. Iran had vowed to attack US bases in third countries perceived as supporting military action against it. This has brought Bahrain directly into the line of fire despite it not being a party to the original disputes and tensions between Israel, Iran and the US.Bahrain’s territory and airspace have been used as launch and support points for US and allied operations. This led Tehran to target these sites as part of its response, reportedly using ballistic missiles and drones.This illustrates how smaller allied states in the Gulf region can become direct participants in larger geopolitical confrontations not of their own making.<h2>Iran expands conflict across the Gulf region</h2>The strikes in Bahrain form part of a broader Iranian offensive on US military installations that also included assets in Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Several Gulf states reported intercepting incoming projectiles and temporarily closing airspace.The confrontation followed what US and Israeli officials described as a coordinated operation against Iranian defence sites earlier on Saturday. Iranian outlets said those strikes hit multiple facilities inside Iran, including infrastructure in southern provinces, resulting in civilian casualties. Western officials stated that the objective of the operation was to degrade Iran’s military capabilities.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.Watch the Bahrain high-rise building attack video here: Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify social media visuals&nbsp;

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A video appears to show a high-rise ablaze in Bahrain after Iran targeted US Fifth Fleet facilities in Manama. Iran-US-Israel conflict is widening, drawing the Gulf kingdom into the escalation.

A video circulating online appeared to show a high-rise building in Bahrain ablaze following an explosion as a result of a possible Iranian drone strike. Scroll down to watch the video. The unconfirmed footage appears to show one of a series of Iranian retaliatory strikes targeting US military assets in Bahrain on Saturday (Feb 28) amid the widening confrontation between the Islamic Republic on one side and the US and Israel on the other. Bahrain residents reported explosions and air raid sirens, and authorities issued shelter advisories in affected areas. Bahrain’s government confirmed that sites within the kingdom were struck, including facilities associated with the US naval base in the Juffair district of Manama. Officials condemned the attack as a violation of national sovereignty. Iran strikes at US bases and military interests across the Gulf Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missiles and Shahed-type drones at US bases and military assets across the Gulf, including the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Iranian state-aligned media described the operation as a direct response to joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure earlier in the day. Also read: 'Fall of safe haven': Iran attacks most 'peaceful country' in middle east in retaliation against US-Israel strikes Night-time blast sets alight high-rise building in Bahrain Footage shared on social media showed a dramatic night-time explosion and fire erupting on the upper floors of a high-rise building against the backdrop of the Manama skyline. Some social media users said the building was a civilian residential or hotel tower. At the time of writing, no official statement from Bahraini or American authorities has confirmed that a specific civilian high-rise was deliberately targeted. Military and support facilities connected to the Fifth Fleet are located in close proximity to commercial and residential buildings in Juffair. This raises the possibility that the damage seen in the video may have resulted from a strike on or near the naval compound rather than a direct or deliberate hit on a civilian structure. The video shows a sudden fireball and concentrated impact near the top of the building. This is consistent with either a missile or drone strike, but the intended target remains unclear. It could also be a case of a missile or drone landing off target. Also read: 'As far as I know, Khamenei is still alive': Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi BIG STATEMENT after US attack Tehran US confirms Iran targeted Fifth Fleet HQ US defence officials confirmed that the Fifth Fleet headquarters was among the targets, adding that damage assessments were ongoing. The US Central Command or Centcom said there was no casualties or structural damage to the US military site in Bahrain. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-oman-mediated-talks-failed-to-prevent-war-1772302501794/embed Bahrain: An unwitting casualty of the regional war? Bahrain has become an unwitting casualty of the broader conflict between Iran, the US and Israel because the kingdom hosts the Fifth Fleet headquarters, one of the most important US military installations in the region, along with associated support facilities. Iran had vowed to attack US bases in third countries perceived as supporting military action against it. This has brought Bahrain directly into the line of fire despite it not being a party to the original disputes and tensions between Israel, Iran and the US. Bahrain’s territory and airspace have been used as launch and support points for US and allied operations. This led Tehran to target these sites as part of its response, reportedly using ballistic missiles and drones. This illustrates how smaller allied states in the Gulf region can become direct participants in larger geopolitical confrontations not of their own making. Iran expands conflict across the Gulf region The strikes in Bahrain form part of a broader Iranian offensive on US military installations that also included assets in Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Several Gulf states reported intercepting incoming projectiles and temporarily closing airspace. The confrontation followed what US and Israeli officials described as a coordinated operation against Iranian defence sites earlier on Saturday. Iranian outlets said those strikes hit multiple facilities inside Iran, including infrastructure in southern provinces, resulting in civilian casualties. Western officials stated that the objective of the operation was to degrade Iran’s military capabilities. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos. Watch the Bahrain high-rise building attack video here: Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify social media visuals

A video appears to show a high-rise ablaze in Bahrain after Iran targeted US Fifth Fleet facilities in Manama. Iran-US-Israel conflict is widening, drawing the Gulf kingdom into the escalation.

Bahrain high-rise building burns in ‘Iran drone strike’ as island kingdom becomes unwitting casualty of Israel-US- Iran conflict: Watch

Iran has launched retaliatory attacks on US bases in West Asia and Israel on Saturday (Feb 28) after the United States and Israel jointly struck targets across Iran following the failure of recent nuclear talks in Oman and Switzerland. The military strikes, named Operation Roaring Lion by Israel and Operation Epic Fury by the United States, hit over 30 sites across Iran, including government buildings in Tehran and suspected nuclear facilities.&nbsp;Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard named its response “Operation True Promise 4”, launching large-scale strikes on Israel and US military bases across the Middle East, including the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and other American bases in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Iraq.&nbsp;The Iranian operation follows a specific naming convention used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to signal that its threats of retaliation are not mere rhetoric but a “promise” that will inevitably be fulfilled.&nbsp;“The IRGC launched the operation 'True Promise-4'&nbsp;against ‘the criminal US army and the child-killing Zionist regime”, with comprehensive attacks on the regional targets of the aggressive enemy," Revolutionary Guard said in a statement, IRNA reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;The name True Promise (Persian: Va’de-ye Sadeq) is rooted in the ideological foundations of the Islamic Republic, that Iran will always answer an attack on its soil. The number “4” signifies Tehran’s framing of the latest assault as the fourth major direct retaliation in an ongoing cycle of escalation that began in April 2024.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-us-strikes-iran-irgc-hits-us-fifth-fleet-in-bahrain-declares-all-american-assets-legitimate-targets-1772277144645">Iran's Revolutionary Guards hits US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, declares all American assets legitimate targets</a>&nbsp;The operation also reflects Iran’s policy of direct deterrence rather than solely depending on its proxies. Under the “True Promise” series, operations involve strikes launched directly from Iranian territory to assert a red line that no attack on its soil will go unanswered.&nbsp;Operation True Promise 1 (April 2024) saw Iran’s first direct strike on Israel using about 300 drones and missiles after the Damascus consulate attack. True Promise 2 (October 2024) escalated to nearly 200 ballistic missiles following the deaths of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas political bureau chairman Ismail Haniyeh.&nbsp;&nbsp;By True Promise 3 (June 2025), Iran utilised electronic warfare during a twelve-day conflict in response to joint US-Israel strikes, under &nbsp;Operation Midnight Hammer. True Promise 4 (February 2026) marks a major regional expansion, targeting both Israel and US bases in Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE.

Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard named its response “Operation True Promise 4”, launching large-scale strikes on Israel and US military bases across the Middle East, including the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

Iran has launched retaliatory attacks on US bases in West Asia and Israel on Saturday (Feb 28) after the United States and Israel jointly struck targets across Iran following the failure of recent nuclear talks in Oman and Switzerland. The military strikes, named Operation Roaring Lion by Israel and Operation Epic Fury by the United States, hit over 30 sites across Iran, including government buildings in Tehran and suspected nuclear facilities. Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard named its response “Operation True Promise 4”, launching large-scale strikes on Israel and US military bases across the Middle East, including the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and other American bases in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Iraq. The Iranian operation follows a specific naming convention used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to signal that its threats of retaliation are not mere rhetoric but a “promise” that will inevitably be fulfilled. “The IRGC launched the operation 'True Promise-4' against ‘the criminal US army and the child-killing Zionist regime”, with comprehensive attacks on the regional targets of the aggressive enemy," Revolutionary Guard said in a statement, IRNA reported. The name True Promise (Persian: Va’de-ye Sadeq) is rooted in the ideological foundations of the Islamic Republic, that Iran will always answer an attack on its soil. The number “4” signifies Tehran’s framing of the latest assault as the fourth major direct retaliation in an ongoing cycle of escalation that began in April 2024. Also Read: Iran's Revolutionary Guards hits US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, declares all American assets legitimate targets The operation also reflects Iran’s policy of direct deterrence rather than solely depending on its proxies. Under the “True Promise” series, operations involve strikes launched directly from Iranian territory to assert a red line that no attack on its soil will go unanswered. Operation True Promise 1 (April 2024) saw Iran’s first direct strike on Israel using about 300 drones and missiles after the Damascus consulate attack. True Promise 2 (October 2024) escalated to nearly 200 ballistic missiles following the deaths of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas political bureau chairman Ismail Haniyeh. By True Promise 3 (June 2025), Iran utilised electronic warfare during a twelve-day conflict in response to joint US-Israel strikes, under Operation Midnight Hammer. True Promise 4 (February 2026) marks a major regional expansion, targeting both Israel and US bases in Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE.

Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard named its response “Operation True Promise 4”, launching large-scale strikes on Israel and US military bases across the Middle East, including the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

'Operation True Promise 4': Meaning behind Iran’s military response to US–Israel strikes

Iranian missiles shattered the calm in the nearly always peaceful Bahrain on Saturday (Feb 28). The US Embassy in Manama issued a stark warning to American citizens, hinting that they're not safe even if the missiles and drones from Iran are intercepted. The stark security alert warned of a potential “imminent drone/missile attack in Bahrain,” urging American citizens to immediately shelter in place as tensions escalate across the Gulf region. The warning came even as videos shared on social media purportedly showed Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain.<h2>Why Bahrain is on high alert</h2>Citing "media reported threats of missiles/drones over Bahrain,” the Embassy in Manama urged U.S. citizens in Bahrain to &nbsp;review security plans in the event of an attack, and to stay alert in case of additional future attacks.”&nbsp;The warning comes after Israel-US strikes on Iran led to retaliation by the Islamic Repblic.The use of drones and missile systems targeting Gulf states hosting US military assets has now become a possibility.Bahrain, a key US ally in the Gulf, hosts the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet.Bahrain has long been considered strategically significant in regional security dynamics.&nbsp;Past escalations between Iran and US-aligned countries in the region have raised fears of retaliatory or proxy attacks targeting critical infrastructure and military facilities.While authorities have not confirmed a specific launch or impact, the embassy’s language suggests officials are treating the threat as credible and likely.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-us-strike-on-iran-24-girl-students-killed-in-school-attack-wion-1772281754785/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-us-strike-on-iran-24-girl-students-killed-in-school-attack-wion-1772281754785/embed</a><h2>‘Even if intercepted’: Falling debris a major risk</h2>In unusually blunt language, the embassy said that the US missle defence and interception systems may not eliminate danger to civilians.“Be aware that even if the incoming missile or drone is intercepted, falling debris represents a significant risk,” the statement cautioned.Defence systems in the region have previously intercepted incoming projectiles, but falling fragments have caused damage and injuries in past incidents.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-uae-saudi-arabia-qatar-and-more-6-countries-under-attack-as-us-israel-launch-strike-against-iran-1772274204593">'UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and more': 6 countries under attack as US-Israel launch strikes against Iran</a><h2>What residents are being told to do in Bahrain</h2>The embassy outlined detailed protective measures for US citizens and other residents in the event of explosions or sirens.“If you hear a loud explosion, or if sirens are activated, immediately seek cover,” it said.“If in a home or building, go to the lowest level of the structure with the fewest exterior walls, windows, and openings; close any doors and sit near an interior wall, away from any windows or openings.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-israel-strikes-iran-live-updates-explosions-rock-tehran-tel-aviv-declares-emergency-donald-trump-us-1772260923371">US, Israel strike Iran LIVE updates: ‘Hit hundreds of Iranian military targets, including missile launchers,’ says Israel Army</a>&nbsp;“If you are outdoors, immediately seek cover in a hardened structure; if that is not possible, lie down and cover your head with your hands,” the embassy added.“After the attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor major news outlets for official guidance.”The advisory underscored the seriousness of the perceived threat.In the coming days, the entire Gulf region is likely see instability as drone and missile warfare has increasingly become a feature of regional conflicts.

The US Embassy in Manama issued a stark warning on ‘imminent’ drone or missile attacks on Bahrain. It urged Americans to shelter in place. It cautioned that even if intercepted, strikes still pose risks. Here is what the security alert says, in case you are in Bahrain


Iranian missiles shattered the calm in the nearly always peaceful Bahrain on Saturday (Feb 28). The US Embassy in Manama issued a stark warning to American citizens, hinting that they're not safe even if the missiles and drones from Iran are intercepted. The stark security alert warned of a potential “imminent drone/missile attack in Bahrain,” urging American citizens to immediately shelter in place as tensions escalate across the Gulf region. The warning came even as videos shared on social media purportedly showed Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain. Why Bahrain is on high alert Citing "media reported threats of missiles/drones over Bahrain,” the Embassy in Manama urged U.S. citizens in Bahrain to review security plans in the event of an attack, and to stay alert in case of additional future attacks.” The warning comes after Israel-US strikes on Iran led to retaliation by the Islamic Repblic. The use of drones and missile systems targeting Gulf states hosting US military assets has now become a possibility. Bahrain, a key US ally in the Gulf, hosts the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet. Bahrain has long been considered strategically significant in regional security dynamics. Past escalations between Iran and US-aligned countries in the region have raised fears of retaliatory or proxy attacks targeting critical infrastructure and military facilities. While authorities have not confirmed a specific launch or impact, the embassy’s language suggests officials are treating the threat as credible and likely. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-us-strike-on-iran-24-girl-students-killed-in-school-attack-wion-1772281754785/embed ‘Even if intercepted’: Falling debris a major risk In unusually blunt language, the embassy said that the US missle defence and interception systems may not eliminate danger to civilians. “Be aware that even if the incoming missile or drone is intercepted, falling debris represents a significant risk,” the statement cautioned. Defence systems in the region have previously intercepted incoming projectiles, but falling fragments have caused damage and injuries in past incidents. Also read: 'UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and more': 6 countries under attack as US-Israel launch strikes against Iran What residents are being told to do in Bahrain The embassy outlined detailed protective measures for US citizens and other residents in the event of explosions or sirens. “If you hear a loud explosion, or if sirens are activated, immediately seek cover,” it said. “If in a home or building, go to the lowest level of the structure with the fewest exterior walls, windows, and openings; close any doors and sit near an interior wall, away from any windows or openings. Also read: US, Israel strike Iran LIVE updates: ‘Hit hundreds of Iranian military targets, including missile launchers,’ says Israel Army “If you are outdoors, immediately seek cover in a hardened structure; if that is not possible, lie down and cover your head with your hands,” the embassy added. “After the attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor major news outlets for official guidance.” The advisory underscored the seriousness of the perceived threat. In the coming days, the entire Gulf region is likely see instability as drone and missile warfare has increasingly become a feature of regional conflicts.

The US Embassy in Manama issued a stark warning on ‘imminent’ drone or missile attacks on Bahrain. It urged Americans to shelter in place. It cautioned that even if intercepted, strikes still pose risks. Here is what the security alert says, in case you are in Bahrain &nbsp;

'Even if intercepted…’: US embassy’s eerie warning to citizens in Bahrain on Iranian drone, missile strikes

A man, described on social media as a US service member in Bahrain, captured a real-time video of Iranian missiles hitting the Naval Support Activity Bahrain base on Saturday (Feb 28). You can watch the video at the bottom of this story. Shell-shocked by what he saw, the man could be heard saying, “Dude, f**k me, a f**king missile actually got through.”"Oh s**t, Oh my God.. oh there's more... I gotta get the f**k out of here," he can be heard saying, as a plume of smoke emerged from the impact site of the alleged missile strike.<h2>Baharain US Navy base attack: Did Iran penetrate US defence systems?</h2>The Iranian missiles appear to have penetrated defences at Bahrain's Naval Support Activity base. In the video, multiple impacts occur amid smoke and explosions visible from the man's window. The strike appears to have been part of Iran's retaliation for Israeli-US attacks on Iranian facilities and leadership compounds earlier in the day. Saturday's events are an escalation of a conflict that began with heightened tensions over Iran's proxy activities and US threats to strike the Islamic Republic. According to unconfirmed reports, hypersonic missiles were used by Iran, overwhelming US Patriot and THAAD defence systems. If these strikes were indeed successful, they exposed potential gaps in America's Gulf-based defences.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-us-or-israel-which-military-attacked-first-on-iran-1772274626658">‘US or Israel’: Which military attacked first on Iran?</a><h2>Iran hits multiple US bases in Gulf region</h2>NSA Bahrain is home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama, near the Juffair area in Bahrain. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that it launched ballistic missiles targeting multiple US bases across the Gulf region in retaliation for the Israel-US strikes. Besides NSA Bahrain, Iranian missiles hit Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, and Al Salem base in Kuwait. Iranian state-affiliated media described the strikes as successful hits on US facilities.Bahrain's state news agency BNA and the National Communications Centre confirmed that the US Navy's Fifth Fleet service centre was "subjected to a missile attack".&nbsp;Air-raid sirens were activated across the island nation, with residents urged to shelter. The Bahraini government condemned the Iranian attack as a "blatant violation" of its sovereignty.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-strikes-iran-iran-s-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-evacuated-from-tehran-1772267405246/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-strikes-iran-iran-s-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-evacuated-from-tehran-1772267405246/embed</a><h2>Damage, casualties, and escalation</h2>Videos shared on social media showed fire and plumes of smoke rising from the base area, multiple explosions, and at least one direct missile impact near the facility in Mina Salman port in Juffair.Some unconfirmed reports said a logistics facility or headquarters were specifically hit. There were no confirmed reports of casualties from the Bahrain strike at the time of writing.US statements described it as an "active situation", with no immediate casualty figures released.The base had already been evacuated at least partially, which may have limited harm. The escalation followed US President Donald Trump's announcement of "major combat operations in Iran", called Operation Epic Fury, involving strikes on Tehran and other sites.&nbsp;Trump has been calling for regime change in Iran.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-tensions-operation-epic-fury-here-s-what-us-called-their-attack-on-tehran-1772268941507">Israel-Iran tensions | 'Operation Epic Fury': Here's what US called their attack on Tehran</a><h2>Fear of escalation and hit to oil trade</h2>The Bahrain hit marks a significant direct Iran-US confrontation, raising risks to Gulf shipping, oil routes, and further escalation.US embassies in the region have already issued shelter warnings and asked non-essential personnel and dependants of Americans in the area to depart from Bahrain.Airspace has been closed in Iran as well as in several Gulf states.Oil prices have been surging on fears of wider disruption to transit and fuel trade.Watch the video below.Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify social media visuals &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center">❗️An American reacts to Iranian attack on naval base in Bahrain &#39;Dude, f*ck me, a f*cking missile actually got through&#39; &#39;Oh, there&#39;s more&#39; <a href="https://t.co/mXie1uWiGt">pic.twitter.com/mXie1uWiGt</a>&mdash; RT (@RT_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/2027681820800598181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2026</a></blockquote>
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The Iranian missiles struck the US Naval Support Activity Bahrain base, in response to Israel-US attacks on Iran. The tit-for-tat attacks are raising fears of a wider Iran-US conflict in the Gulf region that could hit oil trade and fuel prices.

A man, described on social media as a US service member in Bahrain, captured a real-time video of Iranian missiles hitting the Naval Support Activity Bahrain base on Saturday (Feb 28). You can watch the video at the bottom of this story. Shell-shocked by what he saw, the man could be heard saying, “Dude, f**k me, a f**king missile actually got through.” "Oh s**t, Oh my God.. oh there's more... I gotta get the f**k out of here," he can be heard saying, as a plume of smoke emerged from the impact site of the alleged missile strike. Baharain US Navy base attack: Did Iran penetrate US defence systems? The Iranian missiles appear to have penetrated defences at Bahrain's Naval Support Activity base. In the video, multiple impacts occur amid smoke and explosions visible from the man's window. The strike appears to have been part of Iran's retaliation for Israeli-US attacks on Iranian facilities and leadership compounds earlier in the day. Saturday's events are an escalation of a conflict that began with heightened tensions over Iran's proxy activities and US threats to strike the Islamic Republic. According to unconfirmed reports, hypersonic missiles were used by Iran, overwhelming US Patriot and THAAD defence systems. If these strikes were indeed successful, they exposed potential gaps in America's Gulf-based defences. Also read: ‘US or Israel’: Which military attacked first on Iran? Iran hits multiple US bases in Gulf region NSA Bahrain is home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama, near the Juffair area in Bahrain. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that it launched ballistic missiles targeting multiple US bases across the Gulf region in retaliation for the Israel-US strikes. Besides NSA Bahrain, Iranian missiles hit Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, and Al Salem base in Kuwait. Iranian state-affiliated media described the strikes as successful hits on US facilities. Bahrain's state news agency BNA and the National Communications Centre confirmed that the US Navy's Fifth Fleet service centre was "subjected to a missile attack". Air-raid sirens were activated across the island nation, with residents urged to shelter. The Bahraini government condemned the Iranian attack as a "blatant violation" of its sovereignty. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-strikes-iran-iran-s-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-evacuated-from-tehran-1772267405246/embed Damage, casualties, and escalation Videos shared on social media showed fire and plumes of smoke rising from the base area, multiple explosions, and at least one direct missile impact near the facility in Mina Salman port in Juffair. Some unconfirmed reports said a logistics facility or headquarters were specifically hit. There were no confirmed reports of casualties from the Bahrain strike at the time of writing. US statements described it as an "active situation", with no immediate casualty figures released. The base had already been evacuated at least partially, which may have limited harm. The escalation followed US President Donald Trump's announcement of "major combat operations in Iran", called Operation Epic Fury, involving strikes on Tehran and other sites. Trump has been calling for regime change in Iran. Also read: Israel-Iran tensions | 'Operation Epic Fury': Here's what US called their attack on Tehran Fear of escalation and hit to oil trade The Bahrain hit marks a significant direct Iran-US confrontation, raising risks to Gulf shipping, oil routes, and further escalation. US embassies in the region have already issued shelter warnings and asked non-essential personnel and dependants of Americans in the area to depart from Bahrain. Airspace has been closed in Iran as well as in several Gulf states. Oil prices have been surging on fears of wider disruption to transit and fuel trade. Watch the video below. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify social media visuals

The Iranian missiles struck the US Naval Support Activity Bahrain base, in response to Israel-US attacks on Iran. The tit-for-tat attacks are raising fears of a wider Iran-US conflict in the Gulf region that could hit oil trade and fuel prices.

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