Bahrain hit by missile attack ‘with US Navy’s fleet headquarters targeted’ | News World

Missiles have struck targets in Bahrain, where the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet is headquartered, after joint US-Israel attacks in Iran.

The newest escalation within the tensions between Iran and allies US and Israel is feared to spill into an all-out conflict after airstrikes in Tehran this morning.

Now airstrikes have been reported in other countries near Iran or the Gulf of Persia, including US ally Bahrain.

Bahrain said that a missile attack targeted the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters on the island kingdom’s capital, Manama, even though it has not been confirmed by official sources.

The Fifth Fleet is accountable for US military operations within the Middle East, including the Gulf region.

US officials said infrastructure was damaged in Bahrain, nevertheless it stays unclear if the fleet base was impacted, while no US casualties have been reported to this point, in response to NBC News.

The UK Foreign Office has issued an urgent warning to British nationals within the Gulf countries, with people told to shelter in place.

The Gulf countries and Iraq have now closed their airspace, including the UAE and Dubai, where flights have been suspended.

It said: ‘On account of reported missile attacks, British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates should immediately shelter in place. Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities.’

Where else have airstrikes been reported?

Iran is reportedly retaliating against multiple US military sites within the region, in response to a US official.

In nearby Abu Dhabi within the United Arab Emirates, one person, a Pakistani national, has reportedly been killed following a missile strike, in response to Sky News Arabia.

They were reportedly killed after ‘fall of debris’ on a residential area.

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Explosions were reportedly also heard near Abu Dhabi’s foremost airport, in response to a Reuters reporter in the world.

Israel is on high alert and has told residents to hunt shelter, and embassies have issued warnings to nationals to follow guidance and stay indoors as warning sirens rang out.

Jordanian Army says it has intercepted two ballistic missiles launched on the country. The country has close ties with the US.

In Iraq, air strikes have reportedly killed two in Jurf al-Sakhar and seriously wounded others, while a missile is assumed ot have targeted the US Consulate in Erbil.

Further blasts have been reported across Tehran and elsewhere in Iran, with hospitals reportedly on standby while the country is gripped by a near-total Web blackout.

The UK government has confirmed that it didn’t participate within the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will chair an emergency Cobra meeting this morning, it is known.

A UK government spokesperson said: ‘Iran mustn’t ever be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and that’s the reason we have now continually supported efforts to achieve a negotiated solution. 

 ‘Our immediate priority is the security of UK nationals within the region and we’ll provide them with consular assistance, available 24/7. 

‘As a part of our longstanding commitments to the safety of our allies within the Middle East, we have now a spread of defensive capabilities within the region, which we have now recently bolstered. We stand able to protect our interests. 

 ‘We don’t need to see further escalation right into a wider regional conflict.’

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