Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior announced that it has begun evacuating residents from the Juffair area, where a U.S. naval base is located. The ministry shared the information through a social media post, urging citizens to cooperate with the relevant authorities during the evacuation process.

The announcement comes as the region faces heightened instability, with reports of Iran launching missiles and drones toward Israel and other related developments involving Middle Eastern countries. The ministry did not specify the reason for the evacuation or provide further details about the situation in Juffair.

The evacuation indicates precautionary measures being taken by Bahraini authorities in response to the evolving regional security environment, though the exact trigger for the move remains undisclosed.

The United States has operated military bases across the Middle East for several decades, maintaining installations in at least 19 locations under the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). These bases, spread across countries including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Syria, host both military and civilian personnel totaling more than fifty thousand. The facilities include air defense systems, warplanes, and naval vessels deployed in regional waters.

Qatar’s Al Udeid base serves as the largest U.S. installation in the region and houses CENTCOM’s forward headquarters. Bahrain hosts the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, while Kuwait’s Camp Arifjan and Ali Al-Salem Air Base function as key operational and logistical hubs. The United Arab Emirates’ Al Dhafra base supports intelligence and combat air operations. In Iraq and Syria, U.S. forces remain engaged primarily in counterterrorism missions, with around 2,500 troops in Iraq and 2,000 in Syria.

According to the report, Washington continues discussions with Baghdad on gradually reducing its troop presence in Iraq, while maintaining strategic positions across the region.

Internet access across Iran has been severely restricted following joint attacks by Israel and the United States, according to monitoring organization NetBlocks. The group reported that network data indicate a complete internet shutdown in the country, describing the restrictions as among the harshest imposed so far.

NetBlocks noted that the current blackout resembles the one enforced during Israeli attacks last year, suggesting a similar pattern of government-imposed connectivity restrictions. The report did not specify how long the shutdown might last or which regions were most affected.

The developments come amid heightened regional tensions, with reports of Israeli strikes on Iranian schools and warnings from British lawmakers about potential violations of international law.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has pledged an 'unrelenting response' following joint airstrikes by the United States and Israel. The council stated that the attacks occurred while discussions with Washington were still underway. In its statement, the SNSC accused the adversaries of mistakenly believing that such 'cowardly actions' would force the Iranian people to yield to their 'petty demands'. It added that Iran’s armed forces had already begun countermeasures and that the public would be regularly informed of developments.

The SNSC warned that operations by the United States and Israel could continue in Tehran and other cities. Citizens were urged to remain calm and move to safe areas if possible. The council assured the public that the government had prepared to meet all essential needs and that there was no concern over the supply of daily necessities. It also advised avoiding crowded shopping centers.

According to the SNSC, schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed until further notice, while banking services will continue and government offices will operate at 50 percent capacity. Further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.

The United Arab Emirates’ state news agency reported on Friday that a person was killed when missile debris fell in a residential area of Abu Dhabi. Authorities have not yet released further details about the incident or the number of injured, but damage assessment and area security operations are ongoing. The UAE described the attack as a clear violation of national sovereignty and international law, asserting its full right to retaliate.

Following the incident, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry issued an emergency alert, instructing citizens to move to the nearest safe locations. The country hosts the headquarters of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet. The alert came after a joint U.S. and Israeli strike on Iran, which triggered emergency sirens in Bahrain.

Bahraini authorities have activated precautionary systems and urged the public to remain calm and safe as regional tensions continue to rise.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned Iran for launching missile attacks on U.S. facilities across the Middle East, including the Al-Dhafra air base in the UAE. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defense on February 28, 2026, the UAE described the assault as a clear violation of national sovereignty and international law. The ministry said its air defense systems successfully intercepted several Iranian missiles, though one strike hit a residential area in Abu Dhabi, causing damage and killing an Asian national.

The statement denounced the attack as a cowardly act targeting civilian and national facilities, warning that such actions endanger the safety and stability of civilians. The UAE reaffirmed its full right to respond to the aggression and to take all necessary measures to defend its territory.

According to the ministry, the UAE remains fully prepared to confront any threats following the incident.

Iran has launched missile attacks on several military bases across the Gulf region, according to Iran’s Fars news agency. The strikes targeted Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, Qatar’s Al-Udeid Air Base, Kuwait’s Al-Salem Air Base, the United Arab Emirates’ Al-Dhafra Air Base, and locations in Bahrain. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the attacks involved both missiles and drones and were carried out as a retaliatory action. One person was reported killed in Abu Dhabi.

Explosions were heard in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi following the strikes. Bahrain confirmed that a missile hit a facility belonging to the headquarters of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet. The report did not specify the extent of the damage or further casualties.

The attacks mark a significant escalation of regional tensions, with multiple Gulf states directly affected by the Iranian strikes. The situation remains tense as details of the aftermath continue to emerge.

Tensions have rapidly escalated across the Middle East following US and Israeli attacks on Iran. In response, Tehran launched drones and missiles toward Israel and carried out strikes in several Gulf areas, intensifying regional instability.

Amid the deteriorating situation, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates have temporarily closed their airspace, citing regional security risks. Iraq’s Ministry of Transport also announced the closure of its airspace after the attacks on Iran, leading to the suspension of flights at Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq.

The closures reflect growing concern among Gulf and neighboring countries over the potential spread of conflict and threats to civilian aviation safety in the region.

Iran carried out missile and drone strikes on US facilities in several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) described the attacks as retaliatory. According to Fars News Agency, one person was killed in Abu Dhabi. Explosions were reported in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi, while Bahrain confirmed a missile strike on a US Navy Fifth Fleet command center.

The UAE condemned the assault as a clear violation of national sovereignty and international law, asserting its right to retaliate. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry issued an emergency alert and instructed residents to move to safe locations. The attacks followed joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which triggered emergency sirens in Bahrain. Authorities in Bahrain activated security measures and urged calm among citizens.

A Qatari official said two Iranian missiles were intercepted, and Kuwait also sounded warning sirens. The United States had recently withdrawn hundreds of troops from bases in Qatar and Bahrain amid rising tensions with Iran.

According to Bahrain’s National Communication Center, citing the state-run Bahrain News Agency, a missile attack targeted the service center of the United States Navy’s Fifth Fleet located in Bahrain. The statement did not specify who carried out the attack and said further details would be provided later. Authorities urged the public to follow official instructions and rely only on verified government sources for information.

The Fifth Fleet headquarters is based in Bahrain and operates across the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and parts of the Indian Ocean. The U.S. military has not yet issued any immediate comment regarding the incident.

Earlier, the U.S. Embassy in Bahrain had advised American citizens to take shelter amid potential threats of missile and drone attacks in the region, reflecting ongoing security concerns.

Iran has warned that any aggressors will regret their actions after Israeli attacks on several Iranian cities on Saturday morning. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the strikes harmed the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, targeting both defense infrastructure and civilian facilities. The ministry described the attacks as a clear violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.

In an official statement, Tehran accused the United States and Israel of renewed military aggression, calling it a direct blow to international peace and security. Citing Article 51 of the UN Charter, Iran asserted its right to self-defense and declared that its armed forces are fully prepared to respond decisively. The statement emphasized that Iran has shown patience to preserve regional stability but will not surrender to aggression.

The statement concluded that Iran’s response would be firm and that aggressors would be made to regret their actions, underscoring the country’s readiness for any escalation.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Iran has been rebuilding its nuclear program and continuing to develop long-range missiles capable of threatening Europe, U.S. allies, and even the American mainland. He said the United States is conducting a major operation aimed at preventing what he called a dangerous and extremist regime from threatening America. According to the report, Israel and the United States began attacks on Iran on Saturday morning.

Earlier, Trump had said that a final decision on whether to strike Iran had not yet been made, though he expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s stance in nuclear negotiations. He emphasized that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons and that the U.S. remains ready to act swiftly and forcefully if necessary.

Indirect talks between the two countries took place earlier in the week in Geneva, where both sides reported progress toward a possible agreement. Washington has been increasing pressure on Tehran to agree to a new nuclear deal.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it has begun a large-scale missile and drone attack on Israel following strikes earlier in Tehran and several other Iranian cities. According to the statement, missiles were launched toward Israeli territory, prompting Israel’s air force to respond.

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed in a separate statement that several missiles fired from Iran were detected heading toward Israeli territory. Air raid sirens were activated across multiple areas, and civilians were urged to follow Home Front Command instructions. The Israeli Air Force said it was working to intercept the threats and would strike back if necessary.

The exchange marks a sharp escalation following attacks inside Iran earlier in the day, with both sides reporting active defense measures as tensions rise across the region.

Explosive sounds were reported across Kuwait, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi on February 28, 2026, prompting Bahrain’s Interior Ministry to issue an emergency alert. Citizens were instructed to move to the nearest safe locations as sirens sounded across the country. Bahrain hosts the headquarters of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, which heightened concern following the incident.

The alert followed a joint U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, after which emergency sirens were activated in Bahrain. Authorities in Bahrain cited rising regional tensions as the reason for activating precautionary measures and urged the public to remain calm and safe. Similar warning sirens were also reported in Kuwait.

The developments come amid escalating tensions between Iran and several regional powers. The United States recently withdrew hundreds of troops from its bases in Qatar and Bahrain due to the deteriorating security situation.

Iran’s ISNA news agency confirmed on February 28, 2026, that its website had been hacked following reports of attacks in at least five cities, including Tehran. The agency stated that efforts were underway to resolve the issue.

The hacking incident occurred as tensions escalated between Iran and Israel. Earlier, both countries closed their airspace to civilian flights after reports of joint Israeli-Iranian attacks in several parts of Iran, including the capital. Iraq’s Ministry of Transport also announced the closure of its airspace following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, leading to the suspension of flights at Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq.

The situation has contributed to growing instability in the region, with reports of internet disruptions and heightened security measures across Iran.