Video | Satellite Comparison Images Exposed Before and After the Attack on the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet Headquarters

Source: Global Times
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On March 2 local time, satellite comparison images before and after the Iranian missile attack on the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain were revealed.

From February 28 to March 1, Iran launched multiple strikes against the U.S. military base in Bahrain, with thick smoke billowing over the capital, Manama. The Bahraini government confirmed that the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet was attacked, but the specific extent of damage and casualties has not yet been disclosed.

Since the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on February 28, Iran has continued to carry out retaliatory attacks against U.S. military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, and Jordan.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iran launched missile attacks on the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and other military facilities in the region.
Location
Bahrain · Manama
Unit
U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet
Time
March 2, 2023
Equipment
missiles
Summary

Iran launched missile attacks on the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain on March 2, 2023, following previous strikes on U.S. military bases in the region. The Bahraini capital, Manama, was engulfed in smoke during the assaults. The extent of damage and casualties has not been disclosed by Bahraini officials.

Key Facts
  • Iran launched missile attacks on U.S. military bases in Bahrain.
  • The U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters was specifically targeted.
  • Bahrain confirmed the attack but did not disclose damage or casualties.
  • The attacks occurred in response to U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran.
  • Smoke was observed over Manama during the attacks.