Navy Reassesses Bahrain Base After Iran War Damage, Officials Say

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed that Naval Support Activity Bahrain, the US Navy's Middle East headquarters, sustained serious damage from Iranian missile and drone strikes following US-Israeli attacks on Iran that began in late February, and a task force is now evaluating its future. Former CENTCOM chief David Petraeus says Iran's expanded missile and drone range makes fixed US regional bases no longer sustainable, forcing commanders to operate remotely. This reflects a materially escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict straining American force posture across the region.