US Naval Base in Juffair Locked Down After Potential Threat Identified
Ashwini Gambo
The US Naval Support Activity (NSA) base in Juffair entered a lockdown yesterday (November 25) following the identification of a potential threat, prompting immediate security measures across the facility. According to the base’s public affairs team, all movement within the compound including at the Bahrain School was temporarily restricted as authorities assessed the situation.
The lockdown was enforced as a precautionary step to ensure the safety of personnel, residents, and students connected to the base. While specific details regarding the nature of the threat were not disclosed, officials indicated that protocols were followed promptly, allowing security teams to respond effectively.
The incident highlights the strict security measures maintained at the strategically important naval facility, which plays a key role in US operations in the region. Authorities have not yet released further updates regarding the investigation or whether the threat has been neutralized.
