UPDATE: The Middle East erupted into chaos Saturday after Iran launched a retaliatory missile strike targeting a major U.S. military installation in Bahrain.

According to multiple breaking reports, ballistic missiles struck near facilities associated with the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, headquartered in the island kingdom of Bahrain — a critical hub for American naval operations in the Persian Gulf.

Bahrain Ambassador to the U.S., Abdulla R. Al-Khalifa, wrote on X: "Bahrain confirms attacks on sites within the Kingdom launched from outside its territory,a blatant violation of sovereignty. Authorities activated emergency plans. We condemn the attacks & reserves the right to respond in coordination w/ allies."

Bahrain News Agency reported:

The National Communication Centre (NCC) confirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain had been subjected to external attacks targeting sites and installations within its borders. These actions constituted a flagrant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty and security.

The security and military authorities had immediately activated established emergency protocols and were taking all necessary operational measures on the ground.

The NCC conveyed the Government of Bahrain's strongest condemnation of these treacherous attacks, which posed a direct threat to the Kingdom's security and the safety of its citizens and residents.

The Government affirmed its full right to respond and to take all necessary measures to defend its national security and safeguard its sovereignty, in coordination with its allies and partners.

Further details regarding military developments would be released by the authorities in due course, consistent with the requirements of national interest and security.

The National Communication Centre called upon the public to exercise vigilance and to rely exclusively on official sources for information. The NCC urged all to refrain from circulating rumours or unverified reports, in order to uphold public security and preserve national stability.

Iran has launched retaliatory missile strikes against Israel hours after coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel on key strategic targets inside the Islamic Republic.

On Saturday, Israel confirmed it had launched a pre-emptive strike on Iranian territory, joined by a broader U.S. military offensive targeting military and nuclear sites across Tehran and other major cities, including areas near the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Israeli Defence Minister declared the operation necessary "to remove threats to the State of Israel," framing Tehran's missile and nuclear ambitions as existential dangers.

President Donald Trump then released a video statement early Saturday morning confirming that the United States has begun what he described as "major combat operations in Iran."