Iran Hits Gulf Bases As War Fears Surge
Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, followed by new U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, pushed a fragile ceasefire toward collapse and put the Gulf at the center of the day’s global crisis.
The Middle East crisis widened Sunday after Iran targeted Gulf states that host U.S. military facilities, while Washington said it carried out further strikes on Iranian military and surveillance infrastructure. Bahrain and Kuwait reported intercepted attacks and limited damage, but the symbolism was enormous: the war had moved directly onto the doorstep of U.S. allies in the Gulf.
AP reported that Tehran threatened to halt talks aimed at ending the conflict, while Reuters said Gulf markets turned mixed as investors absorbed the risk of a broader confrontation. The latest escalation followed attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, keeping energy markets, diplomacy and regional security on edge.
