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Tehran reports attacking a American military facility in Manama, as the country executed missile attacks throughout the Middle East in retaliation for a "massive" and continuing offensive targeting the nation by the United States and Israeli forces.

Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an zone in the area of the headquarters of the American Fifth Fleet in Bahrain's capital, Manama. The scope of any destruction is uncertain and the United States has remained silent.

Airspace Engagements

Elsewhere across the region, the UAE, the State of Qatar and Kuwait - which all house US military bases - stated they have intercepted incoming projectiles in their territorial skies.

In Doha, Qatar's defence ministry stated it had successfully engaged several missiles apparently targeting the Al Udeid Air Base, the largest American base in the Middle East.

Operation "Truthful Promise 4"

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard declared it was striking US bases and assets as part of operation "Truthful Promise 4", in response for the attack on Iran carried out by the United States and its ally Israel on Saturday.

That initial attack - executed at approximately 09:15 Iran time - has so far targeted sites linked to the Iranian leadership, with President Trump encouraging the Iranian people to revolt against the leadership.

Wider Impacts

In Israel, sirens were heard nationwide after the Israeli military reported it had identified an incoming Iranian missile barrage.

The defence ministry of the UAE stated that the country has been targeted by a "a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles".

"Emirati air defenses responded to the missiles with notable success and destroyed a series of missiles," the statement continued.

The statement noted debris fell on a populated district in Abu Dhabi, resulting in some property damage and the death of one civilian.

The US Air Force operates from Al Dhafra Air Base, south of Abu Dhabi, along with the Emirati Air Force.