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Iran’s Bahrain strikes catch Navy families off guard as war erupts
world18 days ago

Iran’s Bahrain strikes catch Navy families off guard as war erupts

On day one of the war, Iran targeted the U.S. Navy's Middle East headquarters in Bahrain before military families there had been evacuated, a surprise that left spouses fearful as missiles and drones struck for days; the attack damaged the base (images circulated but no casualties reported), prompting the Navy to adjust logistics away from Bahrain, including rerouting supplies to Diego Garcia for longer cycles. About 1,450 service members and families have been evacuated to places like Norfolk and Tampa, but many continue to face financial strain while housing and relocation benefits process; officials say the Navy is staying in close contact and expects ongoing adjustments, with no immediate plans to return to the Bahrain footprint.

via CBS News|
#bahrain#evacuation#iran
Iran Strikes Put US Bases in Bahrain and Jordan Under Strain
world28 days ago

Iran Strikes Put US Bases in Bahrain and Jordan Under Strain

Iranian strikes damaged the NSA Bahrain base and hit the Al-Azraq air base in Jordan, prompting the Navy to review the future of the Fifth Fleet HQ as the USS Abraham Lincoln’s deployment remains stretched. Iran claimed responsibility for damaging US facilities and aircraft, while US forces conducted interceptions and acknowledged various damage, underscoring a broader conflict that has hit multiple bases across the region and raised questions about sustaining US presence in the Middle East.

via Al Jazeera|
#bahrain#iran#jordan
Gulf Tensions Escalate as Iran Targets Allies and Bahrain Intercepts
world1 month ago

Gulf Tensions Escalate as Iran Targets Allies and Bahrain Intercepts

Tensions in the Gulf have risen as Iran and its proxies step up attacks on shipping while Bahrain says it intercepted a strike. U.S. Central Command says Tehran is trying to hit commercial vessels and American forces, as Washington presses Iran with economic pressure and sanctions; Trump describes strikes on Iranian radar systems and asserts strong control of the Hormuz Strait, with Brent crude rising above $95 a barrel amid the broader conflict.

via AP News|
#bahrain#gulf#iran
270 Days at Sea Strains Lincoln as Iran Attacks Rewrite Navy Logistics
world1 month ago

270 Days at Sea Strains Lincoln as Iran Attacks Rewrite Navy Logistics

After more than 270 days at sea—the longest carrier deployment since the Vietnam era—the USS Abraham Lincoln faced worsening conditions as Iranian attacks devastated Bahrain’s Fifth Fleet base, forcing the ship to rely on supplies from Diego Garcia about 2,200 miles away and depriving it of a nearby liberty port. Crew reports of skimpy meals, moldy showers and broken toilets accompanied a deployment described by officials as among the most intense in recent times, with the Lincoln heading home after a planned rotation while authorities weigh broader Middle East commitments.

via The Independent|
#bahrain#diego-garcia#iran
Iran says it hit U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain as tensions flare across the region
world2 months ago

Iran says it hit U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain as tensions flare across the region

Iran’s army says it attacked U.S. bases at Kuwait’s Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base and Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa Air Base with drones after a wave of U.S. strikes on Iran; Egypt reported a drone strike on two ships at the Damietta port, signaling wider regional spillover as maritime risk grows and oil prices rise, with Washington weighing tariffs on Iran in a sanctions bill.

via CNBC|
#bahrain#egypt#iran
Gulf States Strike Iran, Signaling Widening Regional Conflict
world2 months ago

Gulf States Strike Iran, Signaling Widening Regional Conflict

Bahrain and Kuwait reportedly carried out direct airstrikes against Iran, targeting drone and missile facilities, in what sources cited by The Wall Street Journal said were the first known attacks by Gulf states on Tehran; the operation followed weeks of Iranian assaults on Gulf bases and involved UAE intelligence and defensive support, indicating a notable escalation in the region’s conflict.

via New York Post|
#airstrike#bahrain#iran
IRGC Claims Bahrain Hit on Amazon Data Center Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions
world2 months ago

IRGC Claims Bahrain Hit on Amazon Data Center Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it attacked Amazon’s central data infrastructure in Bahrain with several cruise missiles, destroying it, per Fars News Agency; CNBC could not independently verify the claim. The report sits within a broader escalation between the U.S. and Iran, with ongoing strikes, disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and rising oil prices as regional tensions threaten global markets.

via CNBC|
#amazon#bahrain#data-center
Iran Attacks Kuwait and Bahrain as US-Iran Clash Escalates, Kuwait Plant Fire
world2 months ago

Iran Attacks Kuwait and Bahrain as US-Iran Clash Escalates, Kuwait Plant Fire

Iran fired drones and missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain, causing a fire at a Kuwaiti power plant and targeting US sites including Camp al-Adiri and Ali Al Salem airbase; it also claimed to have halted two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US-Israeli strikes against Iran continued. Jordan and Israel reported sirens and interceptions after a missile toward Aqaba. The flare-up highlights a fragile ceasefire framework and rising shipping tensions in Hormuz amid broader US-Iran hostilities.

via Al Jazeera|
#bahrain#iran#kuwait
Gulf tensions surge as US strikes Iran near Hormuz and Bahrain, Kuwait brace
world3 months ago

Gulf tensions surge as US strikes Iran near Hormuz and Bahrain, Kuwait brace

On day 121 of the US-Israel confrontation with Iran, the US conducted a second day of strikes on Iranian coastal targets near the Strait of Hormuz, triggering air-raid sirens in Bahrain and heightened Kuwaiti defences. Iran’s IRGC said it retaliated by firing missiles and drones at the US Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain. Gulf states including Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE condemned the Bahrain attack, while a US official said there were no reported casualties or major damage. In parallel, Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon amid a US-brokered framework deal with Beirut, which drew mixed reactions from regional actors.

via Al Jazeera|
#bahrain#iran#kuwait
Iran Attack on NSA Bahrain Pushes Pentagon Gulf Footprint Overhaul
world3 months ago

Iran Attack on NSA Bahrain Pushes Pentagon Gulf Footprint Overhaul

Iran’s missile and drone strikes hit NSA Bahrain, the US Navy base in Bahrain, damaging the command headquarters and several other facilities; US officials say no personnel were killed and most sailors were evacuated, but a Wall Street Journal investigation based on satellite imagery suggests the damage was greater than publicly acknowledged. The strikes have prompted the Pentagon to rethink America’s Gulf footprint, including possible base redesigns, relocations, or dispersed command nodes, with Israel mentioned as a potential hosting site. Total war costs remain unclear, CSIS estimates about $40 billion overall and base damages at roughly $2.2–$5.1 billion, while rebuilding NSA Bahrain could cost around $400 million.

via India Today|
#bahrain#gulf-security#iran
US-Iran Escalation Deepens as Strikes Hit Iran and Gulf Bases, Hormuz Strait Closes
world4 months ago

US-Iran Escalation Deepens as Strikes Hit Iran and Gulf Bases, Hormuz Strait Closes

The United States says it carried out fresh strikes on multiple Iranian targets in response to Tehran’s aggression, while Iran retaliated by striking US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait and claiming to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to disrupt oil traffic; Trump warned of more attacks and Iran’s president vowed to stand firm amid the widening Gulf crisis.

via Al Jazeera|
#bahrain#iran#irgc