Conflict · 37 days ago
Iran attacks targets in Gulf states
🇮🇷 IRAN — Iranian forces have launched a series of missile and drone strikes targeting infrastructure in Bahrain and Kuwait, including air bases. The attacks occurred despite ongoing diplomatic visits by Iranian officials to the region. Iran has warned neighboring Gulf states against granting the U.S. access to their territories, characterizing recent American military actions as war crimes.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 47 days · 36 sourcesaa.com.trAir raid sirens sound in Bahrain for 5th time amid Iranian attacksaawsat.comBahrain Says Repelled Iranian Attacksaljazeera.comIranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf Statesjpost.comIran launches drone, missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwaitthehindu.comBahrain and Kuwait face Iranian fire as U.S. airstrikes expand to target more bridgesarabnews.comUS expands attacks deeper into Iran as Tehran retaliates against Bahrain and Kuwaithindustantimes.comUS-Iran war news LIVE: IRGC says US 5th fleet command destroyed in Bahrain; claims attack on Kuwait refinerycbc.caIran escalates attacks on U.S. bases in Gulf states, warns of more 'incidents' in straittheglobeandmail.comKuwait under fire as Iran retaliates against latest U.S. strikesdw.comRenewed US-Iran war is hitting Gulf countries hardabc.net.auStrikes hit Kuwait oil platform as US-Iran war continuesnytimes.comWar-weary Gulf Arab countries hit by new Iranian attacks.france24.comMiddle East live: Revolutionary Guards strike Kuwait and Bahrain after broken ceasefire+23 more outlets
Why it matters
The expansion of direct missile strikes into Gulf nations threatens regional stability and global energy security.
Context
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint through which approximately 20% of the world's petroleum consumption passes.