Iran's military claims to have hit a American military facility in Manama, as the country executed missile attacks across the region in response for a large-scale and continuing assault against it by the United States and Israeli forces.
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an vicinity close to the headquarters of the American Fifth Fleet in Bahrain's capital, Manama. The scope of any destruction is not yet known and the US has remained silent.
Regional Interceptions
Elsewhere across the region, the UAE, the State of Qatar and Kuwait - all home to US military bases - reported they have engaged and destroyed incoming projectiles in their territorial skies.
In Doha, Qatar's defence ministry stated it had successfully engaged several missiles apparently targeting the al-Udeid air base, the biggest US military installation in the Middle East.
IRGC Statement
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared it was attacking American facilities and interests as part of operation "Truthful Promise 4", in retaliation for the attack on Iran carried out by the United States and its ally Israel on Saturday.
That preceding assault - launched at approximately 09:15 Iran time - has so far struck locations linked to the Tehran's leadership, with President Trump calling on the people of Iran to revolt against the regime.
Regional Fallout
In Israel, air raid sirens sounded across the country after the Israel Defense Forces stated it had detected an barrage of missiles from Iran.
The Ministry of Defence of the UAE announced that the country has been subjected to a "a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles".
"Emirati air defenses dealt with the missiles with notable success and shot down a series of missiles," it added.
The statement noted missile fragments fell on a residential area in Abu Dhabi, resulting in some material damage and killing a civilian.
The United States Air Force operates from Al Dhafra Air Base, south of the Emirati capital, along with the Emirati Air Force.
