Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain hit: Is the war in the Gulf escalating again?
Tensions in the Gulf have escalated as Iran launched missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting US strikes on Qeshm Island. The conflict, which has lasted nearly 100 days, saw a temporary ceasefire that has now been disrupted. Both nations have exchanged accusations regarding the initiation of hostilities and the impact on regional security.
- ▪Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain early Wednesday, causing injuries and damage to facilities.
- ▪The US launched strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in response to the attacks.
- ▪Both countries have competing narratives about who initiated the recent escalation.
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EXPLAINERNews|US-Israel war on IranIran, Kuwait, Bahrain hit: Is the war in the Gulf escalating again?Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells US lawmakers that the war on Iran is over, amid recent attacks on Iran and Gulf countries.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfoplay videoplay videoVideo Duration 07 minutes 38 seconds play-arrow07:38Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait as US launches strikes on Qeshm IslandBy Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain in the early hours of Wednesday, and the United States launched strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, as tensions in the Gulf spiked amid an impasse in diplomatic efforts to end the war…
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