What Happened
Acting Navy Secretary Acknowledges Extent of Damage
The acting US Navy secretary, Hung Cao, has acknowledged that Iran severely damaged a major Navy installation in Bahrain, referring to the Naval Support Activity Bahrain (NASB). The base has been heavily targeted by Iran after the US and Israel launched airstrikes against the Islamic Republic in late February. The Navy is weighing what to do with NASB, including whether to repair the base. This development was reported by The Hill’s Defense & National Security newsletter.