Indonesian Embassy in Bahrain Urges Caution for Citizens Following Iranian Attacks on US Military Base
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Manama, Bahrain has confirmed that an attack occurred at an American military base in Juffair. Indonesian nationals (WNI) in Bahrain have been urged to remain calm.
“An explosion has occurred at the United States Naval Base in Juffair. The KBRI Manama office in Juffair is temporarily closed,” the embassy stated in an official statement on Saturday (28 February 2026).
The KBRI Manama hotline can be reached at +973 3879 1650, and official information will continue to be disseminated through KBRI Manama’s social media channels.
“Indonesian citizens in Bahrain are urged to remain calm, heighten their vigilance, and follow official directives from the Bahraini government and KBRI Manama,” it said.
“Further information and guidance will be provided promptly in accordance with developments in the situation,” it added.
KBRI Manama has also urged Indonesian nationals to monitor the evolving situation through media outlets and official sources of information, and to always comply with security alerts issued by local authorities.
“Heighten vigilance and ensure the safety of oneself and one’s family. Remain at home as much as possible,” it stated.
Additionally, Indonesian nationals have been asked to ensure they have registered themselves with KBRI Manama. Those who have not yet done so are urged to register immediately via the website https://peduliwni.kenlu.go.id/beranda.html.
Series of explosions rocked several Arab Gulf nations hosting US military bases on Saturday (28 February) local time, following US and Israeli military strikes against Iran. These included Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait, all reporting a series of explosions.
The Bahrain News Agency, as reported by CNN and The Guardian on Saturday (28 February 2026), reported that the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain had “become the target of a missile attack”.
Iran’s news agency, Fars, separately stated that a missile attack had been launched against a US base in Bahrain.
Bahrain is a key US ally in the Persian Gulf region and serves as the permanent home of the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in the capital, Manama.