00:24The
00:26headquarters of America's most powerful naval force in the Gulf has reportedly come under
00:31attack. Iran claimed it launched a major missile and drone assault targeting the U.S. 5th Fleet
00:38headquarters in Bahrain, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing confrontation between
00:43Tehran and Washington. According to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC,
00:50the operation targeted the U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain in Manama, home to the U.S.
00:575th Fleet. Iranian state media says the attack was part of a broader retaliatory campaign
01:03involving missiles and drones aimed at American military installations across the Gulf.
01:08Iran claims the operation struck dozens of U.S. military targets, and also says an American
01:14MQ-9 Reaper drone was shot down during the assault. However, these claims have not been independently
01:22verified. As the attack unfolded, air raid sirens sounded across Bahrain. Residents reported hearing
01:29explosions while air defense systems were activated to intercept incoming missiles and drones.
01:35Bahraini authorities issued shelter-in-place alerts, urging people to remain indoors until the threat
01:41had passed. Despite Iran's claims, there was no independent confirmation that the U.S. 5th Fleet
01:48headquarters sustained a direct hit. U.S. Central Command has not confirmed any damage to the base,
01:54and Bahraini officials have not reported casualties or major destruction. Videos circulating on social
02:01media appear to show smoke, explosions, and interceptor missiles lighting up the night sky.
02:07However, the exact locations of those videos and the extent of any damage are still being verified.
02:14The U.S. 5th Fleet, headquartered in Bahrain's Jafir district, plays a critical role in securing the
02:20Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, and key international shipping routes. It serves as one of
02:27America's most important military hubs in the Middle East. Iran says the strike was carried out in
02:33response to recent U.S. attacks on Iranian targets, including sites near the Strait of Hormuz and Kesh Island.
02:40The reported attack comes amid weeks of rising military tensions, with both sides exchanging strikes and
02:46warnings across the region. For now, the full impact of the reported attack remains unclear. Damage assessments are
02:53still underway, and officials are expected to provide more information as the situation develops. We'll continue to follow this
03:01story, and bring you the latest verified updates as they emerge.
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