- Oil price spikes driven by US-Iran conflict and Middle East instability are contributing to inflation via fuel price hikes.
- Oil price spikes driven by US-Iran conflict and Middle East instability are contributing to inflation via fuel price hikes.
- Donald Trump warned Iran of consequences for slow peace talks and declared the Middle East entering a dangerous new phase.
- Iran and regional actors escalate tensions with the US and Israel, involving targeted attacks and political threats.
Missiles were fired toward US sites in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait, while Donald Trump claimed Iran would pay for delays.
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What happened
Missiles were fired toward US sites in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait, while Donald Trump claimed Iran would pay for delays.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.IRGC retaliated against US bases in Bahrain.1 source
- The ongoing conflict between Iran and its allies, including Kuwait, is being monitored against Moody's cost estimates under Hegseth's leadership.Sub-event
- US bases are located in Jordan, and the current geopolitical situation involves US/Israel support leading to conflict with Iran, with bases spanning Kuwait and Oman.Sub-event
- Iran targets US facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, while Trump weighs expanding military action against Iran.Sub-event
Iran warns against Trump's potential strike while targeting US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.1 source
Trump administration responds to escalation with missile strikes at a US base in Jordan and policy proposals regarding waterway fees.1 source
Iran missile attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain; Trump threats regarding Kharg Island.1 source
Trump warns of severe US action against Iran, citing Kharg Island's strategic importance in the Strait of Hormuz.1 source
Show 8 earlier steps
IRGC attacks Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait as US military strikes Iranian targets.1 source
Iran escalated conflict by striking US bases in Bahrain/Kuwait and firing missiles at Jordan.1 source
Regional states launched missiles at US sites, coinciding with Trump's threats against Iran.1 source
Iran launched missile attacks on US bases in the Gulf, prompting Trump to threaten further strikes.1 source
Iran struck Gulf States, prompting US airstrikes on Iran.1 source
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases following U.S. strikes near Hormuz.1 source
US conducted strikes against Iranian targets amid Iran's attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.1 source
Missile launches in Bahrain and presidential objectives regarding Iran.1 source
Keep exploring
Part of
Iran and regional actors escalate tensions with the US and Israel, involving targeted attacks and political threats.Also in this story
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- A tit-for-tat strike cycle between the US and Iran began on June 10, 2026.
- Hezbollah launches attacks from Lebanon while Iran fires missiles at Israel, drawing international criticism.
- Netanyahu aims to destroy Iran-backed Hezbollah as Iran strikes near Bandar Abbas and attacks Bahrain.
The entities involved
- Jordan
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Bahrain
country in the Persian Gulf
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Kuwait
sovereign state in Western Asia
Related events
- Iran launched missiles at Bahrain, while Trump warned Tehran over stalled negotiations, amid explosions in Bandar Abbas.
- US airstrikes against Iran triggered Iranian retaliation, with strikes hitting Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
- Iran launched strikes on Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and prompting Trump to order military action.
- Iran launched missiles targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, leading to renewed fighting and attacks on Kuwait International Airport.
- Donald Trump led a war of aggression against Iran, involving US and Israeli allies, with US bases operating in Bahrain.
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