U.S. Navy confirms Iranian attacks caused significant damage to Bahrain base

Naval Support Activity Bahrain Fifth Fleet Iranian attacks USS Abraham Lincoln Hung Cao

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao has confirmed that Iranian attacks caused significant damage to U.S. military facilities in Bahrain, specifically targeting the infrastructure at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet. Cao described the impact as having “raznedli” (leveled/destroyed) the area, noting that the damage to the base's sustainment and basing capabilities directly affected the operations of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, leaving its crew with “nowhere to dock.”

In a separate incident in Jordan, Iranian attacks targeted the Muwaffaq Salti air base. Reports indicate that U.S. forces launched over 30 Patriot missiles in defense. While no U.S. personnel fatalities were reported, several aircraft sustained damage, including approximately eight F-15 fighter jets and one A-10 Thunderbolt, which reportedly lost a wing.

A task force is currently evaluating the necessity and timeline for the U.S. Navy to return to the Bahrain facility, as Admiral Daryl Caudle previously indicated a return would not happen soon due to the extent of the damage.

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Bahrain · Hung Cao · Iran · Jordan · Muwaffaq Salti Air Base · Naval Support Activity Bahrain · U.S. Navy · USS Abraham Lincoln · United States Navy

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[○ 1 SOURCE] An A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft was reportedly hit and lost a wing during attacks in Jordan. n1info.ba
[● 5 SOURCES] A task force is currently evaluating whether the U.S. Navy should return to the Bahrain base. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · novi.ba · www.etemadonline.com · www.khabarfoori.com · tocka.com.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. forces in Jordan launched over 30 Patriot missiles to defend against Iranian attacks. n1info.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately eight F-15 fighter jets sustained minor damage during Iranian attacks on a base in Jordan. n1info.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] No U.S. personnel fatalities were reported following the attacks in Jordan. n1info.ba
[● 5 SOURCES] Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao stated that Iranian forces caused significant damage to U.S. facilities in Bahrain. www.khabarfoori.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · novi.ba · www.etemadonline.com · tocka.com.mk
[● 5 SOURCES] Iranian attacks caused significant damage to the infrastructure required for Navy basing and sustainment in Bahrain. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.khabarfoori.com · novi.ba · tocka.com.mk · www.etemadonline.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The damage to the Bahrain base prevented the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln from docking at the facility. www.khabarfoori.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · novi.ba · www.etemadonline.com · tocka.com.mk