Iranian reports: Explosions heard near US military bases in Bahrain
Iranian media outlets reported a series of explosions heard in Bahrain, including near the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet stationed in the country, as well as in the vicinity of the Shaikh Isa…
Assessment
Iranian state media and a US official both confirm drone strikes near US military installations in Bahrain, including the Fifth Fleet headquarters. This marks a direct escalation between Iran and the US, with Bahrain as the battlefield. The key question is whether this is a one-off retaliation or the start of a sustained campaign against American assets in the Gulf.