US, Iran trade blows as Gulf allies targeted
• Iran launches fresh missile, drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain • Kuwait says new attack ‘dangerous escalation’; Bahrain denounces ‘blatant aggression’ • Falling debris causes ‘material damage’ in Kuwait • Centcom says four attack drones downed near Hormuz; Iranian coastal radar sites also hit • Trump says Iran has ‘22pc’ of missiles left • US okays sale of $2bn in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait KUWAIT CITY: Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait ea
Iran launched new missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait early Saturday, escalating regional tensions. Both Gulf nations reported intercepting multiple projectiles, with Kuwait experiencing falling debris that caused property damage but no injuries. The United States confirmed it had downed four attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian radar sites in retaliation for the strikes against its allies.
These incidents mark the second wave of attacks on the two Gulf states since Wednesday, drawing strong condemnation from Bahrain and Kuwait as "blatant aggression" and a "dangerous escalation." The ongoing hostilities underscore the fragile security situation in the region, despite international efforts towards de-escalation.
The repeated attacks and counter-strikes highlight the persistent instability in the Persian Gulf and the potential for wider conflict involving regional powers and the United States.
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