Iranian military claims attack on US base in Bahrain results in casualties

Published March 6, 2026 Updated March 6, 2026 10:11pm

An Iranian attack on a US base in Bahrain has resulted in deaths and injuries, the Tasnim news agency has reported, citing the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which assumes operational command of Iran’s armed forces during wartime.

Al Jazeera could not independently verify the report, and the US has yet to comment on the alleged incident.

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