Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
The U.S. military launched strikes against Iranian targets following attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, heightening fears of a broader regional conflict.
Why it matters
The rapid escalation of military actions between the U.S. and Iran risks destabilizing the Middle East and disrupting global trade routes.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic's ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.
Presents the sequence of military events from both sides of the conflict objectively.
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