Iran’s military has conducted drone and missile strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait following US airstrikes on Iran, casting doubt on the existing ceasefire agreement. The Iranian government has warned of a complete halt to negotiations with the US unless the American attacks cease.
In response to Iranian provocations targeting shipping, US fighter jets carried out strikes on ten Iranian military sites in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had previously attacked vessels passing through the strait, claiming the need for direct control over its reopening.
The Kuwaiti military intercepted two ballistic missiles and Iranian drones after the US strikes, with no reported injuries or damage at a major US army base in Kuwait. Meanwhile, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry reported damage to a residential building near the international airport, but no casualties.
The US Navy’s 5th Fleet, based in Bahrain, has been a repeated target of attacks during the conflict. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry condemned the recent escalation by Iran, describing it as a systematic pattern of aggression against the kingdom’s sovereignty and security.
Tensions escalated further after the US targeted Iranian military infrastructure in response to an attack on a Panamanian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil. President Trump warned of potential military action if Iran continues to violate the ceasefire agreement.
The situation mirrors previous exchanges of attacks between the US and Iran, including a recent drone strike on a merchant vessel off Oman. President Trump’s statements on social media have underscored the escalating conflict between the two nations.