Iran struck US 5th Fleet base in Bahrain at war onset, Navy Secretary admits

Acting Navy Secretary disclosed that Iran repeatedly targeted the US 5th Fleet base in Bahrain, a major logistics hub, at the start of the war, causing significant damage. This is a first official admission of the extent of the attacks, which were previously undisclosed. The revelation underscores the vulnerability of US naval assets in the Gulf and may signal a reassessment of force posture in the region.