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

India on Saturday (Feb 28) urged “all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians” after the military conflict between the US, Israel and Iran spread across West Asia. The Ministry of External Affairs said, “Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues. Sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states must be respected.”&nbsp;New Delhi also expressed deep concern over the “recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region”, adding that “our Missions in the region are in touch with Indian nationals and have issued appropriate advisories asking them to remain vigilant, stay in contact with the Missions, and follow local security guidance,” the statement read.&nbsp;The MEA did not provide an update on any evacuation plans as airspace over parts of West Asia remained disrupted due to intense military activity, triggering flight cancellations and suspension of air operations in several countries.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said Minister K. Ram Mohan “has undertaken a comprehensive review of preparedness and response measures with all concerned stakeholders”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-first-visuals-of-air-strikes-on-hundreds-of-targets-in-iran-released-by-israel-1772279391384">WATCH | First visuals of air strikes on 'hundreds of targets' in Iran released by Israel</a>&nbsp;“Airports across the country, particularly major international gateways, have been placed on operational alert to manage potential flight diversions, unscheduled landings and passenger facilitation requirements,” a ministry press release said on Saturday.Leading Indian carriers Air India and IndiGo announced the suspension of their air operations earlier in the day, citing security reasons.&nbsp;These statements follow 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;In retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated Operation True Promise 4, targeting Israel and American bases across West Asia. Tehran launched missiles toward the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain, and Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military installation in the Middle East.&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.)

New Delhi also expressed deep concern over the “recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region”, adding that “our Missions in the region are in touch with Indian nationals and have issued appropriate advisories asking them to remain vigilant."

India on Saturday (Feb 28) urged “all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians” after the military conflict between the US, Israel and Iran spread across West Asia. The Ministry of External Affairs said, “Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues. Sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states must be respected.” New Delhi also expressed deep concern over the “recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region”, adding that “our Missions in the region are in touch with Indian nationals and have issued appropriate advisories asking them to remain vigilant, stay in contact with the Missions, and follow local security guidance,” the statement read. The MEA did not provide an update on any evacuation plans as airspace over parts of West Asia remained disrupted due to intense military activity, triggering flight cancellations and suspension of air operations in several countries. Earlier in the day, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said Minister K. Ram Mohan “has undertaken a comprehensive review of preparedness and response measures with all concerned stakeholders”. Also Read: WATCH | First visuals of air strikes on 'hundreds of targets' in Iran released by Israel “Airports across the country, particularly major international gateways, have been placed on operational alert to manage potential flight diversions, unscheduled landings and passenger facilitation requirements,” a ministry press release said on Saturday. Leading Indian carriers Air India and IndiGo announced the suspension of their air operations earlier in the day, citing security reasons. These statements follow 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. In retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated Operation True Promise 4, targeting Israel and American bases across West Asia. Tehran launched missiles toward the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain, and Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military installation in the Middle East. (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.)

New Delhi also expressed deep concern over the “recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region”, adding that “our Missions in the region are in touch with Indian nationals and have issued appropriate advisories asking them to remain vigilant."

‘Avoid escalation’: India’s first reaction to US–Israeli strikes on Iran

While the US heavily bombed Iranian missile bases during Operation Epic Fury, complete destruction remains unconfirmed. Because Iran immediately retaliated with ballistic missiles, it is clear that heavily fortified bases remain operational.


While the US heavily bombed Iranian missile bases during Operation Epic Fury, complete destruction remains unconfirmed. Because Iran immediately retaliated with ballistic missiles, it is clear that heavily fortified bases remain operational.

’US vs Iran conflict’: Did the US attack destroy the Iranian missile bases?

A few oil majors ​and top trading houses have ‌suspended ⁠crude ⁠oil ​and fuel shipments through the ​Strait of Hormuz after the US-Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday (February 28, 2026). "Our ships will stay ‌put for several ​days," a ​top executive ⁠at a major trading desk said to news agency Reuters.&nbsp;After Israel launched a pre-emptive strike against Iran, the United States also struck Tehran, prompting tensions in the Middle East. The escalating tension has undermined prospects for a diplomatic resolution to the nuclear standoff between Tehran and Western powers.&nbsp;Two US officials told news agency Reuters on condition of anonymity that the American military launched a series of strikes targeting multiple sites in Iran. However, the complete extent of the air and naval operations by the US was not immediately known.<h3>Iran launches ‘Operation Roaring Lion’</h3>In retaliation for the attack, Iran has launched "Operation Roaring Lion," firing missile barrages at US bases in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. These retaliatory strikes have caused civilian casualties in Abu Dhabi and triggered the closure of several national airspaces. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states have condemned the escalation, fearing a "weeks-long" campaign that could permanently destabilise the global energy market.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a separate source indicated that the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, shifted to a secure location from Tehran. The latest conflict unfolded after a 12-day air conflict in June between Israel and Iran. The tension in the region followed after repeated warnings from Washington and Tel Aviv that further action would be taken if Iran continues operating its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.&nbsp;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 strike against Iran</a>&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the 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.

After Israel launched a pre-emptive strike against Iran, the United States also struck Tehran, prompting tensions in the Middle East. The conflict has undermined prospects for a diplomatic resolution to the nuclear standoff between Tehran and Western powers.

A few oil majors and top trading houses have ‌suspended ⁠crude ⁠oil and fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday (February 28, 2026). "Our ships will stay ‌put for several days," a top executive ⁠at a major trading desk said to news agency Reuters. After Israel launched a pre-emptive strike against Iran, the United States also struck Tehran, prompting tensions in the Middle East. The escalating tension has undermined prospects for a diplomatic resolution to the nuclear standoff between Tehran and Western powers. Two US officials told news agency Reuters on condition of anonymity that the American military launched a series of strikes targeting multiple sites in Iran. However, the complete extent of the air and naval operations by the US was not immediately known. Iran launches ‘Operation Roaring Lion’ In retaliation for the attack, Iran has launched "Operation Roaring Lion," firing missile barrages at US bases in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. These retaliatory strikes have caused civilian casualties in Abu Dhabi and triggered the closure of several national airspaces. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states have condemned the escalation, fearing a "weeks-long" campaign that could permanently destabilise the global energy market. Meanwhile, a separate source indicated that the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, shifted to a secure location from Tehran. The latest conflict unfolded after a 12-day air conflict in June between Israel and Iran. The tension in the region followed after repeated warnings from Washington and Tel Aviv that further action would be taken if Iran continues operating its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. Also read: 'UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and more': 6 countries under attack as US-Israel launch strike against Iran Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the 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.

After Israel launched a pre-emptive strike against Iran, the United States also struck Tehran, prompting tensions in the Middle East. The conflict has undermined prospects for a diplomatic resolution to the nuclear standoff between Tehran and Western powers.

Crude oil, fuel shipments via Strait of Hormuz suspended as US-Israel attack on Iran: What next?