UPDATE: The Middle East erupted into chaos Saturday after Iran launched a retaliatory missile strike targeting a major U.S. military installation in Bahrain.
According to multiple breaking reports, ballistic missiles struck near facilities associated with the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, headquartered in the island kingdom of Bahrain — a critical hub for American naval operations in the Persian Gulf.
WATCH:
Iranian missile flies straight through air defenses and hits the U.S. Navy’s 5th fleet HQ in Bahrain.pic.twitter.com/Hdsbo5b9ka https://t.co/3qqdArj39N
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 28, 2026
JUST IN:
Footage shows moment Iranian missile struck US military base in Bahrain: pic.twitter.com/tF3f5d3r1u
— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) February 28, 2026
#BREAKING Close up video of National Security Agency in Bahrain after it was attacked by an Iranian missile. pic.twitter.com/p33I5ovaPz
— War Monitor (@WarMonitors) February 28, 2026
Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reported that video footage showed a missile landing near an empty U.S. military installation, and the strike resulted in no casualties.
WATCH:
Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin: “There was a missile that landed, and we saw some video of a missile landing near the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, but I’m told there are no casualties and in fact that base is largely empty at this point.”
“The target that was… pic.twitter.com/tEdQXvGnhx
— RedWave Press (@RedWavePress) February 28, 2026
Bahrain Ambassador to the U.S., Abdulla R. Al-Khalifa, wrote on X: “Bahrain confirms attacks on sites within the Kingdom launched from outside its territory,a blatant violation of sovereignty. Authorities activated emergency plans. We condemn the attacks & reserves the right to respond in coordination w/ allies.”
Bahrain News Agency reported:
The National Communication Centre (NCC) confirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain had been subjected to external attacks targeting sites and installations within its borders. These actions constituted a flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and security.
The security and military authorities had immediately activated established emergency protocols and were taking all necessary operational measures on the ground.
The NCC conveyed the Government of Bahrain’s strongest condemnation of these treacherous attacks, which posed a direct threat to the Kingdom’s security and the safety of its citizens and residents.
The Government affirmed its full right to respond and to take all necessary measures to defend its national security and safeguard its sovereignty, in coordination with its allies and partners.
Further details regarding military developments would be released by the authorities in due course, consistent with the requirements of national interest and security.
The National Communication Centre called upon the public to exercise vigilance and to rely exclusively on official sources for information. The NCC urged all to refrain from circulating rumours or unverified reports, in order to uphold public security and preserve national stability.
Iran has launched retaliatory missile strikes against Israel hours after coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel on key strategic targets inside the Islamic Republic.
On Saturday, Israel confirmed it had launched a pre-emptive strike on Iranian territory, joined by a broader U.S. military offensive targeting military and nuclear sites across Tehran and other major cities, including areas near the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Israeli Defence Minister declared the operation necessary “to remove threats to the State of Israel,” framing Tehran’s missile and nuclear ambitions as existential dangers.
President Donald Trump then released a video statement early Saturday morning confirming that the United States has begun what he described as “major combat operations in Iran.”
In response, Iranian state media and military sources reported missiles launched toward Israeli territory, triggering air-raid sirens across the nation and prompting civil defence alerts.
“A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas,” IDF wrote on X.
A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 28, 2026
Sirens blared across Tel Aviv, central Israel, and border communities, forcing thousands into shelters and safe rooms as air-defence systems engaged inbound threats. Israel’s Home Front Command has urged civilians to obey all instructions and seek immediate protection.
BREAKING: SIRENS BLARING IN ISRAEL AFTER IRAN LAUNCHED MISSILES pic.twitter.com/iD8YaTNKXn
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) February 28, 2026
“Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. At this time, the IAF is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat.”
Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel.
At this time, the IAF is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 28, 2026
Israeli Air Force wrote on X:
Another barrage has been launched toward the State of Israel. You are requested to continue to heed the instructions of the Home Front Command and the guidelines disseminated to you; remain in a protected space until an official announcement on the matter.
The IDF Spokesperson reiterates and emphasizes not to publish or share locations and documentation of impacts.
The Air Defense Array identifies and intercepts threats at all times.
מטח נוסף שוגר לעבר מדינת ישראל. הנכם מתבקשים להמשיך ולהישמע להנחיות פיקוד העורף ולהנחיות שמופצות אליכם, יש להישאר במרחב מוגן עד להודעה רשמית בנושא.
דובר צה״ל שב ומדגיש לא לפרסם ולשתף מיקומי ותיעודי פגיעות.
מערך ההגנה האווירית מזהה ומיירט איומים כל העת.— Israeli Air Force (@IAFsite) February 28, 2026
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