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Iranian forces say they have struck a American military facility in Manama, as the country executed strikes throughout the Middle East in response for a significant and continuing attack targeting the nation by the US and Israel.

Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area close to the main base of the American Fifth Fleet in Bahrain's capital, Manama. The scope of any impact is unclear and the United States has not commented.

Regional Interceptions

In other parts of the Middle East, the UAE, the State of Qatar and the State of Kuwait - each hosting American military installations - said they have shot down missiles in their airspace.

In the Qatari capital, the Qatari Ministry of Defence announced it had successfully engaged several missiles seemingly aimed at the al-Udeid air base, the biggest US military installation in the Middle East.

Operation "Truthful Promise 4"

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated it was striking US bases and assets as part of operation "Truthful Promise 4", in reprisal for the offensive on Iran launched by the United States and its ally Israel on Saturday.

That US-Israeli operation - launched at approximately 09:15 Iran time - has so far struck sites associated with the Tehran's leadership, with President Trump urging the Iranian people to rise up against the regime.

Wider Impacts

In Israel, air raid sirens sounded across the country after the Israel Defense Forces reported it had identified an incoming Iranian missile barrage.

The Ministry of Defence of the UAE announced that the nation has been targeted by a "a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles".

"UAE air defence systems engaged the missiles with high efficiency and destroyed a number of missiles," it added.

Officials reported wreckage fell on a populated district in the capital, resulting in some property damage and the death of one civilian.

The United States Air Force operates from Al Dhafra Air Base, south of Abu Dhabi, along with the UAE Air Force.