A new report claims the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters at Naval Support Activity Bahrain was severely damaged in recent strikes, causing extensive structural harm. According to the report, the command facility, satellite communications gear, and residential buildings were hit, with some rendered unusable. The report follows a Wall Street Journal investigation earlier today estimating reconstruction costs at over $400 million.
A fresh report, citing an unnamed military source, states that the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters at Naval Support Activity Bahrain sustained severe damage from Iranian strikes. Command facilities, satellite communications equipment, warehouses, and residential structures were hit, with some buildings rendered unusable. The damage assessment comes as an update to what has been a developing picture.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, a Wall Street Journal investigation found that reconstruction costs had already surpassed $400 million, with officials expecting the final figure to climb substantially higher. That report, published at 07:35 Jerusalem time, documented damage from a series of strikes between late February and June. The new unconfirmed report reinforces those findings and adds fresh detail on the scope of structural harm.
U.S. and Israeli officials have not yet commented on the latest unverified claim. The extent of casualties, if any, remains unclear. The Pentagon has not issued a statement on the condition of the base or any plans to relocate assets.
5 developments
- DevelopingIranian news agency says US Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain attacked
- DevelopingAnalysis: Satellite imagery shows heavy damage to Gulf military infrastructure amid US-Iran clashes
- DevelopingNew satellite imagery shows damage to structure at King Faisal Air Base in Jordan from Iranian strike
- DevelopingSatellite imagery shows damage to US bases in the Gulf, Ynet reports
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