Iran strikes US Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain as missiles hit across Gulf
Feb 28th 2026
Iran launched ballistic missiles across the Persian Gulf, striking US facilities in Bahrain and triggering interceptions, explosions and air-raid alerts in several Gulf states.
- Iran launched a ballistic missile barrage it said was retaliation for a joint US-Israeli campaign.
- Iranian state-linked media reported missiles hit the US Fifth Fleet headquarters and a service center in Bahrain.
- Footage showed heavy smoke above the base and Bahrain activated sirens while urging residents to shelter and limit travel.
- Qatar said it intercepted two Iranian missiles over its territory.
- Explosions were reported in Abu Dhabi and the UAE temporarily closed parts of its airspace as a precaution.
- Sirens sounded in Jordan, which hosts US-linked air bases, and regional authorities issued public safety warnings.