India, Feb. 28 -- Amid nuclear tensions, the Middle East on Saturday entered a new stage of overt conflict following strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, which led to retaliatory missile launches and an alleged assault on a significant US naval installation in the Gulf.

Meanwhile, Bahrain reported that a missile strike had aimed at the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet located in the island nation, according to The Sudan Times. However, it did not offer any additional immediate information regarding the attack, such as the level of damage incurred or the presence of any casualties.

The Fifth Fleet of the US Navy, based in Bahrain, is responsible for overseeing American naval activities throughout the Gulf region, whi...