Iran conducted drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday, responding to U.S. airstrikes that targeted the Islamic Republic. Iranian officials threatened to cease negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict if the U.S. continues its military actions. The recent U.S. strikes were part of a broader military engagement, which included attacks on Iranian military infrastructure.
The U.S. Navy has announced plans to expand maritime routes near Oman, which has led to increased tensions with Iran, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Iran maintains that it should control this strategic waterway, which is vital for global oil transport. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized this position during a visit to Iraq.
Kuwait's military reported intercepting two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, while Bahrain's Interior Ministry confirmed damage to a residential building near its international airport, although no casualties were reported. Bahrain's government condemned the Iranian actions as a systematic pattern of aggression.
The U.S. military's Central Command stated that its recent strikes targeted Iranian military capabilities, following an attack on a tanker carrying oil for Qatar. Former President Donald Trump commented on the situation, warning of potential military escalation against Iran.
The ongoing conflict also involves Hezbollah in Lebanon, where clashes have continued despite a framework agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government. Iran insists that any ceasefire must include a halt to hostilities involving Hezbollah, which has been engaged in conflict with Israel since the war began in February.