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270 Days at Sea Strains Lincoln as Iran Attacks Rewrite Navy Logistics
world1 day 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
world25 days 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
world1 month 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
world1 month 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
world1 month 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
world1 month 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
world1 month 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
world2 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
Iranian Strikes Hit U.S. Bases in Bahrain and Jordan as Hormuz Tensions Escalate
world2 months ago

Iranian Strikes Hit U.S. Bases in Bahrain and Jordan as Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Iran’s IRGC says it attacked U.S. bases in Bahrain with a drone and in Azraq, Jordan with a long-range missile in retaliation for U.S. strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait also reporting attacks; the move follows the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter and the IRGC warns of further escalation, saying Washington will bear responsibility for the consequences.

via Al Jazeera|
#bahrain#iran#jordan
U.S.-Iran clashes escalate as Kuwait airport attack kills one
world2 months ago

U.S.-Iran clashes escalate as Kuwait airport attack kills one

The United States carried out self-defense strikes on an Iranian ground-control station on Qeshm Island after Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones targeting Bahrain and Kuwait; some missiles failed or were intercepted, while Iranian drones hit Kuwait International Airport, killing an Indian national and injuring 63 people, prompting flight suspensions. Bahrain intercepted missiles and drones with no reported casualties. Iran’s IRGC claimed strikes on the U.S. Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain and an American air base. Talks between the United States and Iran remain deadlocked as regional tensions escalate.

via The Washington Post|
#bahrain#iran#kuwait
Renewed US-Iran fire tests fragile ceasefire as talks stall
world2 months ago

Renewed US-Iran fire tests fragile ceasefire as talks stall

US Central Command said Iran fired several ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, which either fell short or were intercepted, while US forces shot down drones and carried out self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island; a new wave of Iranian drones targeted Kuwait but caused no hits, and Bahrain was attacked for the first time since the ceasefire in early April. Iran claimed the US Fifth Fleet HQ was hit, a claim Centcom denied. The flare-up comes as ceasefire talks stall and oil prices edged up.

via Financial Times|
#bahrain#iran#kuwait
Bahrain detains 41 over alleged IRGC ties amid regional security crackdown
world3 months ago

Bahrain detains 41 over alleged IRGC ties amid regional security crackdown

Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said 41 people were arrested over alleged links to a group tied to Iran’s IRGC, with legal proceedings under way. While charges weren’t detailed, officials tied the case to espionage and support for Iranian attacks during the US-Israel war on Iran. The crackdown mirrors similar actions in the UAE and follows Bahrain’s broader steps against perceived pro-Iran sentiment.

via Al Jazeera|
#arrests#bahrain#espionage