🔗 Share this article Iran Reports Attack on US Base in the Kingdom of Bahrain, As Part of Widespread Counterattacks. Thick black smoke was observed billowing above an location adjacent to the headquarters of the American Fifth Fleet. Iran's military claims to have hit a US naval base in Manama, as Iran launched operations throughout the Middle East in response for a significant and ongoing attack targeting the nation by the US and Israel. Large columns of dark smoke were observed billowing from an vicinity close to the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain. The extent of any damage is not yet known and the United States has not commented. Airspace Engagements Elsewhere across the region, the UAE, the State of Qatar and Kuwait - all home to American military installations - reported they have engaged and destroyed incoming projectiles in their territorial skies. In Doha, the Qatari Ministry of Defence stated it had successfully engaged several missiles apparently targeting the al-Udeid air base, the largest American base in the region. IRGC Statement Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement it was attacking US bases and assets as part of military campaign "Truthful Promise 4", in reprisal for the attack on the Islamic Republic carried out by the United States and its ally Israel on Saturday morning. That US-Israeli operation - launched at approximately 09:15 Iran time - has so far targeted sites linked to the Iranian leadership, with US President Donald Trump encouraging the people of Iran to revolt against the regime. Regional Fallout In the State of Israel, sirens were heard nationwide after the Israel Defense Forces reported it had detected an incoming Iranian missile barrage. The Ministry of Defence of the UAE said in a statement that the country has been targeted by a "a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles". "UAE air defence systems responded to the projectiles with great effectiveness and destroyed a several projectiles," the statement continued. It said debris fell on a populated district in the capital, resulting in some structural damage and fatalities. The United States Air Force is stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base, to the south of the Emirati capital, along with the UAE Air Force.