Missiles targeted the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait and the 5th Fleet in Bahrain, while the Trump administration pressured Iran to reach a deal.

20 reports, 16 independent Updated Jul 9

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Missiles targeted the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait and the 5th Fleet in Bahrain, while the Trump administration pressured Iran to reach a deal.

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Kuwait Bahrain Donald Trump

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Jul 8Escalation includes IRGC attacks on bases and high-level discussions about strikes on Tehran.1 source
- middleeastmonitor.com
Jun 27Attacks on key US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain on June 27th.1 source
- middleeasteye.net
Jun 10Iran attacked U.S. bases located in Kuwait and Bahrain on June 6th.Sub-event
Jun 9Iranian missiles targeted Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait, leading to a chokehold on the oil and gas corridor.Sub-event
Jun 6The crisis escalated with US military strikes and Pakistan's mediation efforts alongside Iran's attacks.1 source
- cp24.com
Jun 6Missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain coincide with Trump administration pressure on Iran.1 source
- wypr.org
Jun 6Escalation complicates efforts to end the war, putting pressure on Trump.1 source
- dunyanews.tv
Jun 5Iranian missiles targeted Bahrain; US actions influenced by Trump administration.1 source
- durangoherald.com

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May 6The oil corridor chokehold resulting from the attacks is now affecting Donald Trump's political party.1 source
- netscape.com

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Iranian missiles targeted Kuwait and Bahrain, leading to US strikes on Qeshm Island and diplomatic talks.

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Within US launched strikes in southern Iran while peace talks regarding a potential deal in Qatar were ongoing.

The entities involved

Kuwait
sovereign state in Western Asia
- Italy and Kuwait have expanded their action plan to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties.Tue 23:42
- A peace deal is discussed, with terms constraining Israel's objectives and aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Tue 16:44
Bahrain
country in the Persian Gulf
- Iranian-backed Houthis are disrupting regional shipping lanes, prompting security reassessment in the context of the Gulf War.00:07
- The government of Bahrain is adopting the low-cost carrier (LCC) model to stimulate passenger traffic through agreements allowing low-cost carriers to operate flights at Bahrain International Airport.Tue 02:02
Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- Thomas Massie lost his primary election to Ed Gallrein, while also drawing criticism from Donald Trump over specific policy votes.00:08
- The Justice Department is preemptively suing Alaska, while Todd Blanche discusses Harmeet Dhillon's views on election integrity.00:03

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