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Deadly Fire Kills One At US Navy’s Fifth Fleet HQ In Bahrain After Iranian Missile Strike

Deadly Fire Kills One At US Navy’s Fifth Fleet HQ In Bahrain After Iranian Missile Strike

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Deadly Fire Kills One At US Navy’s Fifth Fleet HQ In Bahrain After Iranian Missile Strike
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An Iranian missile attack struck near the United States Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, late Sunday, causing a fire that killed one worker and injured two others.

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior confirmed that “Iranian aggression” targeted maritime facilities near Salman Port. According to the ministry, debris from an intercepted missile fell onto a foreign ship in Salman Industrial City.

A fire broke out onboard the vessel. Authorities said one Asian worker died, and two others sustained serious injuries. Civil Defense teams responded immediately and brought the blaze under control.

Videos circulating online showed a large explosion followed by thick smoke rising from the vicinity of the port area.

Later on Sunday, Bahrain’s military announced it had intercepted 61 Iranian missiles and 34 drones since the escalation began over the weekend.

The military stated that the projectiles targeted civilian facilities and private property. It described the attacks as violations of international and

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