Ongoing US-Iran tensions over tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have driven recent escalations, with Washington conducting strikes on Iranian military targets and revoking oil sales licenses. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards responded with missile and drone operations against US-linked facilities in Bahrain, including the Fifth Fleet headquarters, triggering air raid sirens and partial interceptions by Bahraini defenses. Bahrain has condemned these actions at the UN, led calls by 80 nations for immediate reopening of the strait, arrested suspects linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and proposed a regional security framework requiring respect for sovereignty and navigation rights. Diplomatic efforts continue amid a fragile ceasefire, with the Manama Dialogue highlighting risks of further spillover if Hormuz disruptions persist.