The US Fifth Fleet HQ is located in Bahrain, with supply lines stretched to Diego Garcia.

The entities involved

• Bahrain →

  country in the Persian Gulf

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  • Bombing activity has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing war with Iran.Mon 15:07
• Diego Garcia →

  Mauritus atoll in the Indian Ocean

  • The UK government addresses the Chagos Islands agreement funding package and retains operational control of the Diego Garcia base.Mon 15:13
  • Bases in Cyprus, England, and Diego Garcia are being used as operational bases for attacks targeting Iran.Sun 16:51

Related events

• Iranian strikes damaged naval hubs in Bahrain and affected US bases in Iraq, shifting logistics to Diego Garcia.Sep 15
• Iranian forces caused destruction at a US naval base in Diego Garcia, stretching supply lines.Sep 11
• A U.S.-Iran war began on August 24, 2026, leading to evacuations from the headquarters of the Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.Aug 25
• A base associated with the Pentagon in Bahrain was compromised, leading to consequences including the scattering of families across Europe. Curt Renshaw heads the Navy's 5th Fleet.Aug 26
• Iran missiles and drones target Bahrain base as US deploys forces in the Middle East and considers presence changes in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.Jun 26