Iran, Yemen strike US 5th Fleet, other bases in retaliation for unprovoked US attack

[Iran]

Iran has [struck the US Navy’s 5th Fleet HQ][1] in Bahrain and [other US bases][2] in the region this morning, 28 February 2026, in retaliation for unprovoked US and Israeli attacks on the country. US bombs [struck a girls’ school][3] in southern Iran, murdering at least 40 children and teachers:

Bahrain confirmed the strikes:

Heavy smoke rising from the targeted base in Bahrain:

[https://www.thecanary.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Video-2026-02-28-at-11.05.19.mp4][4]


Israel claims the attacks are for the sake of the people of Iran. We’ve [heard that before][5].

Yemen has also attacked US vessels in the region in solidarity with Tehran:

Featured image via the Canary

By [Skwawkbox][6]

[1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ9hmR8jiCY
[2]: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-missiles-strike-gulf-countries-bahrain-says-us-fifth-fleet-base-attacked
[3]: https://www.newarab.com/news/death-toll-strike-southern-iran-school-rises-40-irna
[4]: https://www.thecanary.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Video-2026-02-28-at-11.05.19.mp4
[5]: https://www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/2026/02/28/iran-must-return/
[6]: https://www.thecanary.co/author/skwawkbox/


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