Iran Launches Missile Strikes Against US Bases Amid Escalating Tensions
Iran's Retaliation Against US and Israel
In response to a significant offensive by the United States and Israel, Iran has launched missile strikes targeting multiple US military installations across the Middle East. A video has emerged online purportedly showing a missile hitting the US naval base in Bahrain, which is claimed to be part of Iran's retaliation against the joint military actions. The footage reveals thick black smoke rising from the base, although there have been no confirmed reports of casualties from the Iranian strikes.
The Iranian embassy in India confirmed on Saturday that a US military base in Bahrain was struck by Iranian missiles, sharing a video that depicted the aftermath with visible smoke plumes.
Video of 'Iranian' Missile Hitting US Military Base In Bahrain:
Footage of an Iranian ballistic missile slamming into the headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain earlier today. pic.twitter.com/6omkCrLy2u
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) February 28, 2026
In addition to the Bahrain base, Iranian missiles also targeted Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Al-Dhafra Air Base in the UAE. Reports suggest that Tehran may have even struck Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
A U.S. military base in Bahrain was targeted by Iranian missile strikes. pic.twitter.com/yqNSXTXZjE
— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) February 28, 2026
Earlier, the United Arab Emirates successfully intercepted missiles launched by Iranian forces, as reported by local media.
US-Israel's Joint Offensive:
In a significant escalation of tensions in the region, Israel and the United States initiated a joint military operation on Saturday morning, aimed at addressing what they term as the existential threat from Iran. This operation follows weeks of intense nuclear negotiations and military posturing in the area. The repercussions of these strikes are currently being evaluated. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed gratitude to US President Trump for his support, calling it a "historic" moment.
Netanyahu stated, "My brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel, just an hour ago, Israel and the United States embarked on an operation to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran." He urged the Iranian populace to rise against their government, saying, "The time has come for all segments of the people in Iran - the Persians, the Kurds, the Azeris, the Balochis, and the Ahwazis - to rid themselves of the yoke of tyranny and bring about a free and peace-seeking Iran." In a televised address on Truth Social, Trump confirmed the initiation of military operations targeting Iran's nuclear and military capabilities.