Iran Claims Attack on US Base in the Kingdom of Bahrain, As Part of Regional Military Operations.

Tehran reports attacking a US naval base in Manama, as Iran launched strikes throughout the Middle East in retaliation for a significant and ongoing offensive targeting the nation by the US and Israel.

Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an zone near the command center of the American Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain. The extent of any damage is unclear and the US has remained silent.

Regional Interceptions

In other parts of the Middle East, the UAE, the State of Qatar and the State of Kuwait - which all house US military bases - stated they have shot down incoming projectiles in their territorial skies.

In Doha, Qatar's defence ministry said it had intercepted several missiles apparently targeting the al-Udeid air base, the largest American base in the region.

Operation "Truthful Promise 4"

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard declared it was attacking US bases and assets as part of operation "Truthful Promise 4", in response for the offensive on the Islamic Republic initiated by the United States and its ally Israel on Saturday.

That US-Israeli operation - launched at around 06:15 GMT - has so far targeted sites linked to the Iranian leadership, with US President Donald Trump urging the people of Iran to revolt against the government.

Regional Fallout

In the State of Israel, sirens were heard across the country after the Israel Defense Forces stated it had identified an barrage of missiles from Iran.

The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates announced that the nation has been targeted by a "a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles".

"Emirati air defenses dealt with the missiles with notable success and destroyed a series of missiles," the statement continued.

Officials reported missile fragments landed in a neighborhood in the capital, resulting in some property damage and killing a civilian.

The United States Air Force operates from the Al Dhafra base, south of Abu Dhabi, along with the Emirati Air Force.