The primary offensive bloc is firmly anchored by the United States and Israel, backed by the intelligence and logistical support of the broader Western alliance. 



The primary offensive bloc is firmly anchored by the United States and Israel, backed by the intelligence and logistical support of the broader Western alliance.&nbsp;

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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;

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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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Israel had reportedly been planning strikes on Iran for months in coordination with the US. The revelation comes as Tel Aviv and Washington announced military operations against Tehran on Saturday (Feb 28). US President Donald Trump said that American forces have started “major combat operations” in Iran, confirming the US involvement. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region.Reuters reported, citing an Israeli defence official, that the launch date of strikes on Iran had been decided weeks ago by Washington and Tel Aviv.Interestingly, two weeks earlier, US media reported that American forces were ready to strike Iran by “next weekend”. The recent strikes were also launched on a weekend, although a week later than ealier speculated date.Israeli media reported that about 30 targets across Iran have been struck so far, including the Iranian President’s residence and an intelligence headquarters. The Israeli air force said that it was striking several Iranian military strikes.&nbsp;The Israeli military later said that it had identified barrages of missiles launched towards Israel from Iran. Explosions were also heard across US military bases in the region, including Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.In a statement, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said that a wave of missiles and drone attacks had been launched at Israel. “The first wave of widespread missile and drone attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the occupied territories has begun,” the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said.Meanwhile, the whereabouts of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian Supreme Leader, are unknown after Israel, allegedly in a joint move with the United States, carried out a targeted preemptive strike near his headquarters in Tehran. It remains uncertain whether Khamenei was at his headquarters during the strike or if he sustained injuries from it. Citing an Iranian official, Reuters reported that the supreme leader was moved to a secure location.Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Houthis, Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

The US and Israel reportedly planned Iran strikes for months, with the launch date fixed weeks ago. As “major combat operations” begin, Iran retaliates — but key details behind the timing remain unclear.

Israel had reportedly been planning strikes on Iran for months in coordination with the US. The revelation comes as Tel Aviv and Washington announced military operations against Tehran on Saturday (Feb 28). US President Donald Trump said that American forces have started “major combat operations” in Iran, confirming the US involvement. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region. Reuters reported, citing an Israeli defence official, that the launch date of strikes on Iran had been decided weeks ago by Washington and Tel Aviv. Interestingly, two weeks earlier, US media reported that American forces were ready to strike Iran by “next weekend”. The recent strikes were also launched on a weekend, although a week later than ealier speculated date. Israeli media reported that about 30 targets across Iran have been struck so far, including the Iranian President’s residence and an intelligence headquarters. The Israeli air force said that it was striking several Iranian military strikes. The Israeli military later said that it had identified barrages of missiles launched towards Israel from Iran. Explosions were also heard across US military bases in the region, including Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. In a statement, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said that a wave of missiles and drone attacks had been launched at Israel. “The first wave of widespread missile and drone attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the occupied territories has begun,” the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said. Meanwhile, the whereabouts of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian Supreme Leader, are unknown after Israel, allegedly in a joint move with the United States, carried out a targeted preemptive strike near his headquarters in Tehran. It remains uncertain whether Khamenei was at his headquarters during the strike or if he sustained injuries from it. Citing an Iranian official, Reuters reported that the supreme leader was moved to a secure location. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Houthis, Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

The US and Israel reportedly planned Iran strikes for months, with the launch date fixed weeks ago. As “major combat operations” begin, Iran retaliates — but key details behind the timing remain unclear.

US, Israel planned strikes on Iran for months despite ongoing talks? What we know

Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards on Saturday (Feb 28) claimed they targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain as part of Operation True Promise 4, launched in response to a joint operation by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic after 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;“The IRGC’s missiles and drones have struck the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and other American bases in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as military and security centres in the heart of the occupied territories, delivering severe blows,” the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement carried by the Tasnim news agency, AFP reported.&nbsp;The IRGC further declared all US bases, resources and interests throughout the region legitimate targets for the Iranian army.&nbsp;Iranian missiles and drones also targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US installation in the region, Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE. It also launched a “first wave” of extensive missile attacks toward Israel, prompting the country to declare a nationwide state of emergency.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-us-strikes-on-iran-air-india-and-global-carriers-suspend-flights-to-west-asia-1772273145510">Israel-US strikes on Iran: Air India and global carriers suspend flights to West Asia</a>&nbsp;The Saturdays' joint strikes by the US and Israel follow the failure of indirect negotiations held in Oman and Switzerland earlier this month after Washington issued a 10-day deadline for Iran to agree to a “zero-enrichment” nuclear framework.&nbsp;However, Tehran has repeatedly denied any intention of developing nuclear weapons, while US negotiators pressed for zero enrichment, a demand Iran says is necessary for its civilian nuclear energy requirements.&nbsp;Additionally, the US and Israel demanded that the deal include not just nuclear curbs but also the dismantling of Iran’s long-range ballistic missile programme and a halt to regional proxy funding.&nbsp;In June 2025, following escalated tensions between Israel and Iran over Tehran’s support for proxies against Israel’s war in Gaza and Lebanon, the US and Israel jointly launched Operation Midnight Hammer. Seven US B-2 stealth bombers flew from Missouri to strike three major nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.

Iranian missiles and drones also targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US installation in the region, Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE.

Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards on Saturday (Feb 28) claimed they targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain as part of Operation True Promise 4, launched in response to a joint operation by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic after 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. “The IRGC’s missiles and drones have struck the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and other American bases in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as military and security centres in the heart of the occupied territories, delivering severe blows,” the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement carried by the Tasnim news agency, AFP reported. The IRGC further declared all US bases, resources and interests throughout the region legitimate targets for the Iranian army. Iranian missiles and drones also targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US installation in the region, Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE. It also launched a “first wave” of extensive missile attacks toward Israel, prompting the country to declare a nationwide state of emergency. Also Read: Israel-US strikes on Iran: Air India and global carriers suspend flights to West Asia The Saturdays' joint strikes by the US and Israel follow the failure of indirect negotiations held in Oman and Switzerland earlier this month after Washington issued a 10-day deadline for Iran to agree to a “zero-enrichment” nuclear framework. However, Tehran has repeatedly denied any intention of developing nuclear weapons, while US negotiators pressed for zero enrichment, a demand Iran says is necessary for its civilian nuclear energy requirements. Additionally, the US and Israel demanded that the deal include not just nuclear curbs but also the dismantling of Iran’s long-range ballistic missile programme and a halt to regional proxy funding. In June 2025, following escalated tensions between Israel and Iran over Tehran’s support for proxies against Israel’s war in Gaza and Lebanon, the US and Israel jointly launched Operation Midnight Hammer. Seven US B-2 stealth bombers flew from Missouri to strike three major nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.

Iranian missiles and drones also targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US installation in the region, Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE.

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