US launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states
Summary
The United States carried out new airstrikes on Iran after Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz ended a temporary ceasefire. In response, Iran launched attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, which are Gulf Arab states and U.S. allies in the region.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump announced the end of a fragile ceasefire with Iran due to Iranian attacks on commercial ships.
- The U.S. airstrikes targeted multiple military sites and port facilities in Iran early Thursday.
- Iran responded by firing missiles and drones at Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.
- Sirens and alerts sounded in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, but no immediate damage was reported.
- Kuwait's military intercepted some of the incoming Iranian attacks.
- The U.S. Central Command said it struck about 90 targets in Iran, including an airport runway and missile launchers.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.
- Bahrain hosts the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters, making the region strategically important.
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