U.S. Embassy in Bahrain closes March 1, 2026, due to Iran retaliation threats following regional strikes.

The United States. The embassy in Bahrain will close on March 1, 2026, due to ongoing missile and drone attacks following U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. The United States. has issued shelter-in-place orders for diplomatic personnel and American citizens in Bahrain, Qatar, and Israel, citing concerns about Iran's retaliatory actions. Explosions were reported in Tehran, Bahrain, and other Gulf locations, resulting in airspace closures and flight cancellations. The United Nations Security Council called an emergency meeting, and oil markets responded to supply concerns. U.S. Officials described the measures as precautionary, based on credible intelligence, and emphasized the importance of continuing to monitor the fluid situation.