Iran Claims Attack on US Base in Bahrain, As Part of Widespread Retaliatory Strikes.
Iranian forces say they have struck a US naval base in Manama, as Iran launched operations throughout the Middle East in retaliation for a significant and continuing assault against it by the United States and Israeli forces.
Large columns of dark smoke were observed billowing from an area near the command center of the American Fifth Fleet in Bahrain's capital, Manama. The scope of any damage is uncertain and the US has yet to issue a statement.
Regional Interceptions
Elsewhere across the region, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait - which all house American military installations - stated they have intercepted missiles in their airspace.
In the Qatari capital, the Qatari Ministry of Defence announced it had successfully engaged several missiles seemingly aimed at the al-Udeid air base, the biggest US military installation in the Middle East.
Operation "Truthful Promise 4"
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement it was striking American facilities and interests as part of operation "Truthful Promise 4", in reprisal for the strikes on Iran initiated by the United States and its ally Israel on Saturday morning.
That initial attack - initiated at around 06:15 GMT - has so far focused on sites associated with the Tehran's leadership, with US President Donald Trump urging the Iranian people to revolt against the regime.
Wider Impacts
In the State of Israel, sirens were heard nationwide after the Israeli military reported it had detected an incoming Iranian missile barrage.
The Ministry of Defence of the UAE stated that the nation has been subjected to a "a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles".
"UAE air defence systems responded to the projectiles with great effectiveness and successfully intercepted a series of missiles," it added.
Officials reported debris landed in a populated district in the capital, causing some property damage and killing a civilian.
The US Air Force is stationed at the Al Dhafra base, south of Abu Dhabi, along with the UAE Air Force.
