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Iran claimed attacks on military targets in Kuwait and Bahrain, while the US and Iran exchanged strikes. Meanwhile, China is noted as the primary buyer of Iranian oil, leveraging its economic ties to Tehran.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 17

The latest in this situation

  1. Iranian strikes disrupted logistics in Bahrain.
  2. US military operations in Bahrain were challenged by Iranian strikes, requiring US reliance on Bahrain for military resupply.

How it started

2 reports, 2 independent, last reported Jul 9. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Iran claimed attacks on military targets in Kuwait and Bahrain, while the US and Iran exchanged strikes. Meanwhile, China is noted as the primary buyer of Iranian oil, leveraging its economic ties to Tehran.

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mainland ChinaKuwaitBahrain

How it developed

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  1. Iran strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain are underway, prompting international concern regarding Indo-Pacific readiness and the U.S.-China strategic balance.Sub-event
  2. Escalation in the Iran conflict sees the U.S. launching more airstrikes on Iran, while Iran responds by firing at targets in Bahrain.Sub-event
  3. Iran claimed attacks on targets in Kuwait and Bahrain amid US/Iran exchanges, while China leverages its role as major oil buyer.1 source

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