- Trump signals military action against Iran, addressing issues in Tehran and referencing requests from Pakistan.
- Iran launched strikes on Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and prompting Trump to order military action.
- US and Iran engaged in major strikes across the Gulf region, including Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, driving up oil prices.
- Iranian strikes reported in Iraq, while U.S. strikes destroyed maritime control towers, and Jordan staved off Iranian missiles targeting allies in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Iran launched coordinated strikes on targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Iraq, coinciding with U.S. military strikes in Ahvaz and discussions regarding Ukraine.
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What happened
Iran launched coordinated strikes on targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Iraq, coinciding with U.S. military strikes in Ahvaz and discussions regarding Ukraine.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iranian strikes damaged naval hubs in Bahrain and affected US bases in Iraq, shifting logistics to Diego Garcia.Sub-event
- Iran drew Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq into the conflict zone, escalating strikes beyond the US-Israeli axis and targeting facilities in Qatar and Oman.Sub-event
Iran targeted multiple countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Iraq, while US strikes occurred in Ahvaz.1 source
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Iranian strikes reported in Iraq, while U.S. strikes destroyed maritime control towers, and Jordan staved off Iranian missiles targeting allies in Kuwait and Bahrain.Also in this story
- US military action led to strikes in Iraq and another country on July 18, 2026.
- A US drone detonation occurred in northern Iraq.
- Jordan condemned attacks targeting Bahrain and Gulf countries and sought to contain US-Iran confrontation.
- Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted U.S. interests in Jordan.
The entities involved
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Bahrain
country in the Persian Gulf
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Kuwait
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
Related events
- Bahrain and Kuwait were targeted by recent military strikes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and discussions of potential peace deals with Iran.
- Iran targets US facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, while Trump weighs expanding military action against Iran.
- Iranian strikes on US forces in Bahrain, involving the CIA, while Trump weighs escalation and Saudi Arabia fears attacks on energy facilities.
- Drone strikes hit gas vessels at Damietta port, Egypt, while Iran launched military strikes targeting US assets in Jordan and militias in Iraq.
- Amid escalating tensions, the US and Iran are engaged in military strikes targeting facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, while Donald Trump addresses the crisis.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- npr.org
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