Bahraini authorities confirmed Saturday afternoon that missiles struck a United States Navy 5th Fleet support installation in what officials described as an attack launched from beyond the kingdom’s borders.
The Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Communications Center released a statement characterizing the strikes against locations and installations inside the nation as a clear breach of Bahrain’s territorial integrity and national security.
According to the official announcement, security and defense agencies immediately activated pre-approved crisis response protocols and began deploying appropriate countermeasures in the field.
Bahraini leadership denounced what they termed “treacherous attacks,” characterizing the strikes as a direct menace to the nation’s stability and the well-being of both citizens and foreign residents. The government declared that Bahrain “affirmed its full right to respond and take all necessary measures to protect its national security and preserve its sovereignty, in coordination with its allies and partners.”
Witnesses reported hearing several explosions throughout Bahrain, particularly in proximity to the American military installation located in the Juffair district. Social media posts included footage and photographs that appeared to document detonations occurring within the base perimeter.
Military analysts noted defensive missile system activation in response to projectiles they identified as originating from Iranian territory.
Prior to the confirmed strikes, Bahraini officials had issued public safety warnings advising residents to stay away from major thoroughfares and shelter in place.
