Country in Middle East

Bahrain

Bahrain is a small island country in the Persian Gulf. Known for hosting the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, its close alignment with Western security partners, and its position as a key Gulf Cooperation Council member. Recently, Bahrain has sustained repeated Iranian missile and drone attacks on its territory and U.S. military installations, while actively intercepting threats and participating in coalition operations against Iran. Last updated 2 days ago

Within Bahrain

Bahrain Defence Force Military Bahrain Ministry of Interior Government Body Manama City Talal al-Aal Other Bahrain Ministry of Defense Government Body Bapco Energy / Industry Hamad bin Isa Monarch Ali Khalifa Other Ebrahim Al-Khaladi Other Hamad Town City Kounine City Naval Support Activity Bahrain Strategic Site Sheikh Isa Strategic Site Yusuf Ismail Hashem Other

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IRGC claims it targeted the following US assets:

Kuwait

•Camp Arifjan (US logistics hub)
•Ali Al Salem Air Base: radar, weapons maintenance hangar, and drone shelter
•US Navy fuel support pier at Al Ahmadi Port
•US signals and communications facility

Bahrain

•US military aircraft area at Sheikh Isa Air Base
•Batelco data center, described by Iran as a US command and control and AI processing hub

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The IRGC says its latest strikes answered recent U.S. attacks on Iranian infrastructure.

Any country hosting U.S. forces used against Iran should expect a "corresponding response," the group warned, urging those governments to activate ci...

The IRGC says its latest strikes answered recent U.S. attacks on Iranian infrastructure.

Any country hosting U.S. forces used against Iran should expect a "corresponding response," the group warned, urging those governments to activate civil defense.

Named targets: Camp Arifjan and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, an intelligence site in Bahrain, and U.S.-linked targets in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Qatar.

Kuwait confirmed damage to critical infrastructure and injuries to responders and oil workers.

Bahrain repeatedly activated sirens as missiles and drones hit the island.

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Traffic continues across the King Fahd Causeway despite reports of an apparent Iranian attempt to strike it.

The targets hit in Bahrain remain unclear.

The King Fahd Causeway is a 25 km (16 mile) bridge and causeway linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Opened in 1986, it is the only land connection between the two countries and a vital route for trade, travel, and strategic access.

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Iran claims it launched ballistic missiles and drones at multiple U.S. military targets in Bahrain and Jordan.

In Bahrain, the reported targets included HMS Jufair, facilities linked to the U.S. 5th Fleet, fuel storage, Patriot radar, C RAM systems, early warning infrastructure and an arms depot.

Iran also claimed to have struck several major U.S. military bases in Jordan.