Arabic version: اندلاع حريق ضخم في ميناء سلمان بالبحرين

A significant fire broke out at Bahrain’s Salman Port, which serves as the home for the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet. The blaze is reportedly linked to an Iranian strike on the naval facility.

Footage from the scene shows extensive flames and smoke rising from the port area. The incident has raised alarms given the strategic importance of the facility, which also houses the US Navy’s Central Command.

According to Al Jazeera, the fire’s impact on operations at the port and any potential casualties remain unclear at this time.