Iran Missile Strikes Us Bases In Bahrain And Qatar

On February 28, 2026, tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically as Iran launched missile strikes targeting U.S. military bases in response to recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iranian territory. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating, "The IRGC’s missiles and drones have struck the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and other American bases in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates," highlighting the severity of the situation (Business Recorder). Reports indicate that the U.S. Fifth Fleet, which oversees naval operations in the Gulf, was directly hit, with footage showing significant damage and smoke rising from the area (BBC World, Al Jazeera). While there have been no reported American casualties, the infrastructure damage is still being assessed (NBC News World).