U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet
Coverage of U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet in the Nexus archive.
- US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
The U.S. conducted airstrikes targeting Iran following the death of an American service member in Iraq, while Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet. The conflict has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, driven oil prices above $90 a barrel, and led to civilian infrastructure attacks, with both sides escalating tensions as a 60-day interim deal to end fighting fails.
- US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
The United States conducted airstrikes on Iran following the death of an American service member in Iraq, while Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet. The conflict has escalated tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted global oil supplies, and led to a rise in Brent crude prices above $90 a barrel.
- US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states
The United States attacked Iran following an Iranian strike on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which led to the vessel catching fire and the crew abandoning it. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, escalating tensions in the region. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point of contention in U.S.-Iran negotiations, with Iran vowing to keep it closed and threatening further strikes.
- Iran launches missiles at Gulf states after new US strikes
The United States launched airstrikes against Iran, prompting Iran to target Gulf countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. The exchange of fire threatens a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, with reports of casualties and military responses from both sides.
- Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end the war
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes, threatening to halt negotiations to end the war. The attacks follow a U.S.-led effort to expand maritime routes near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway Iran claims exclusive control over.
- Iranian drones target Bahrain after US offensive, straining ceasefire
Iranian drones targeted Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was struck, escalating tensions following an interim US-Iran peace deal signed earlier this month. Bahrain’s foreign ministry confirmed the drone attacks, which occurred amid ongoing regional strain.
- Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes
Iranian drones attacked Bahrain and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, likely in response to U.S. airstrikes. The U.S. and Iran are negotiating an interim deal to address regional conflicts, including maritime routes and nuclear issues.
- Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes
Iran launched drone attacks targeting Bahrain and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, likely in response to U.S. airstrikes. The U.S. and Iran are negotiating an interim deal to address the conflict, including maritime security and nuclear program terms.
- Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes
Iran launched drone attacks targeting Bahrain and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, likely retaliating against U.S. airstrikes. The U.S. and Iran are negotiating an interim deal to address conflicts over shipping routes and nuclear issues, with tensions rising as attacks continue.
- Tanker struck in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and US launch launch attacks in region
A tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran launched a drone strike targeting Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, and the U.S. responded with airstrikes following an earlier Iranian drone attack on a ship. The attacks heighten tensions despite an interim deal between Iran and the U.S. to end the conflict.
- Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes on Iran
Iran launched drone attacks on Bahrain and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, likely retaliating against U.S. airstrikes. The U.S. and Iran are negotiating an interim ceasefire deal, while a U.S.-led maritime body expanded a transit route in the strait, raising tensions. Bahrain condemned the drone attack, and a multinational center reported a ship attack with no environmental damage.
- Iran and the US trade strikes in the Persian Gulf, further testing the ceasefire
Iranian drones attacked Kuwait's main airport, causing damage and at least one death, prompting U.S. military strikes on an Iranian facility in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks, part of escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S., have strained a fragile ceasefire, with both sides exchanging strikes in the Gulf region.