Conflict · 33 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 · 39 sourcesaa.com.trBahrain sounds air raid sirens for 3rd time Tuesday amid Iranian attackshindustantimes.comIran's forces attack Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iranian ports and citiesindianexpress.comIran claims strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait; says two oil tankers stopped in Hormuzjpost.comIranian forces claim to strike Amazon data infrastructure sites in Bahrainaawsat.comBahrain Says Repelled Iranian Attacksaljazeera.comIranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf Statesthehindu.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 Kuwaitcbc.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+25 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.