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U.S. Navy Declares Juffair Unsafe After Iranian Strikes in Bahrain

Bahrain reports dozens of intercepts that prompted U.S. relocations.

Overview

  • Iranian drones and missiles damaged U.S. Navy facilities near the 5th Fleet headquarters and hit civilian high-rises in Manama, with injuries reported at the Crowne Plaza hotel.
  • NAVCENT assessed the Juffair district as no longer safe for U.S. personnel and authorized funded hotel stays for servicemembers and contractors.
  • The Bahrain Defense Force said it intercepted 45 missiles and nine drones, including Shahed-136 types, during the attacks.
  • Base access and commercial flights were restricted as sirens sounded and the U.S. Embassy issued shelter-in-place alerts and warned U.S. citizens to avoid hotels due to targeting and debris risks.
  • U.S. officials reported no American casualties, and authorities continued assessing damage to civilian buildings and military infrastructure.