Bahrain centre servicing US 5th Fleet hit as Iran launches missile, drone attack on Israeli-occupied territory

This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on February 28, 2026 shows a plume of smoke rising over Manama following several explosions in Bahrain's capital. A centre for the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain has been hit in a "missile attack", Bahrain said on February 28, as Iran vowed retaliation following US and Israeli strikes. (Photo by various sources / AFP) / - Israel OUT / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT AFP - SOURCE: UGC / UNKNOWN - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO RESALE - NO ACCESS ISRAEL MEDIA/PERSIAN LANGUAGE TV STATIONS OUTSIDE IRAN/ STRICTLY NO ACCESS BBC PERSIAN/ VOA PERSIAN/ MANOTO-1 TV/ IRAN INTERNATIONAL/RADIO FARDA - AFP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIGITAL ALTERATIONS TO THE PICTURE'S EDITORIAL CONTENT /

TEHRAN: The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of a major missile and drone attack targeting Israeli-occupied territory in response to recent aggression against Iran, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.

According to a statement released by the IRGC’s public relations office, the first wave of the attack has commenced.

The announcement follows airstrikes on areas in central Tehran earlier on Saturday (Feb 28).

IRNA reporters witnessed ongoing attacks and multiple explosions in central and eastern Tehran around noon. Anti-aircraft fire was also heard over the capital city.

Meanwhile, the Bahrain News Agency reported that the service centre affiliated with the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain came under missile attack.- Bernama