Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan again after new waves of US strikes
Iran has launched a series of retaliatory drone and missile strikes against US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The attacks follow renewed US military strikes within Iran, leading to the IRGC declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed to all traffic.
Why it matters
The escalation significantly threatens global oil supply chains and risks a broader regional conflict involving multiple US-allied nations in the Middle East.
A woman holds an Iranian flag on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2026 [Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters] Iran has again claimed attacks on United States military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, and targeted two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for renewed waves of US attacks on the country.
The article reports on military actions from both sides using neutral, descriptive language without taking a stance on the legitimacy of the strikes.
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