Iran’s ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel has driven repeated Iranian missile and drone strikes on Bahrain since late February 2026, primarily targeting U.S. military facilities such as the Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters and associated infrastructure. Bahrain’s role as host to these bases, its participation in the Abraham Accords, and its diplomatic alignment against Iranian actions have positioned it as a focal point for Tehran’s retaliatory operations and warnings against allowing attacks from its territory. Recent developments include Bahrain’s leadership of a multinational call at the UN for reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian disruptions, Tehran’s diplomatic proposals tied to nuclear talks, and continued intercepts by Bahraini defenses. Historical sovereignty claims and accusations of Iranian support for internal dissent add longstanding friction, with upcoming diplomatic deadlines and potential ceasefire talks likely to influence any further targeting.