Iran’s military has initiated drone and missile strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US airstrikes on Iran, casting uncertainty on the existing ceasefire. The Islamic Republic has warned of halting negotiations with the US if the attacks continue. The US military has confirmed conducting strikes on multiple Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian assaults on shipping vessels.
Tehran has targeted vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz asserting control over the strait’s reopening process. A maritime body under US Navy supervision planned to increase traffic flow in the strait, but Iran insists on managing the traffic themselves.
Kuwait reported intercepting two ballistic missiles and Iranian drones after the US strikes, with no casualties or damage reported. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry stated that Iranian strikes damaged a residential building near the international airport, causing no fatalities. The US Navy’s 5th Fleet in Bahrain, which has faced repeated attacks during the conflict, remains on high alert.
Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry condemned the escalation of aggression by Tehran, emphasizing the threat to the kingdom’s sovereignty and security. The recent strikes followed a series of US-Iran confrontations over the weekend, with the US targeting Iranian military infrastructure in response to an attack on a ship carrying crude oil for Qatar.
President Trump, in a social media post, justified the strikes as a response to Iranian violations of the ceasefire agreement. He warned of potential further military action if necessary. The incident mirrors previous skirmishes, including an Iranian drone attack on a merchant vessel off Oman’s coast, prompting US retaliation.
The situation remains tense as both sides escalate actions in the region, raising concerns about the stability of the ceasefire and potential for further conflict.
