Iran war day 121: Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes near Hormuz
Iran escalates strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait as US-Iran conflict enters day 121
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Bahrain’s defense ministry reported damage to a residential building, while Kuwait intercepted two ballistic missiles. Air raid sirens were sounded in both countries, with Bahrain confirming multiple strikes.
Regional condemnation has been swift. Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia joined Bahrain and Kuwait in denouncing the attacks as "heinous" and "treacherous." Coverage from *The Times of Israel*, *Arab News*, and *Al Jazeera* highlights the escalation amid ongoing US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. *The Telegraph* and *Middle East Eye* focus on civilian impact, including the Bahrain apartment block strike.
The next phase will likely hinge on Iran’s stated objectives and the Gulf states’ responses. Coverage does not yet specify Iran’s claimed motives or whether the US will respond directly to these strikes.
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Quick answers
Which countries were targeted by Iran in this latest attack?
Bahrain and Kuwait were targeted by Iranian missile and drone strikes.
How have other nations responded to these attacks?
Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia have condemned the attacks, with Saudi Arabia leading Gulf-wide statements.
Has there been any reported civilian impact?
Bahrain’s defense ministry reported damage to a residential building, and air raid sirens were sounded in both Bahrain and Kuwait.
Coverage (11)
- Qatar, Jordan and Lebanon condemn Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait سانا · 20h ago
- US-Iran war latest: Iranian missile strikes Bahrain apartment block The Telegraph · 20h ago
- Saudi Arabia leads Gulf, Arab condemnation of newest Iranian attacks Arab News · 20h ago
- Residential building damaged in Iranian strike, says Bahrain ministry Middle East Eye · 20h ago
- Bahrain, Kuwait condemn ‘heinous, treacherous’ Iranian attacks on their territories The Times of Israel · 20h ago
- Kuwait condemns ‘heinous’ dawn attack by Iran on its territory The Times of Israel · 20h ago
- Kuwait Reports Intercepting Two Ballistic Missiles 8am.media · 20h ago
- Air raid siren sounded for a second time in Bahrain Arab News · 20h ago
- Bahrain slams Iran for its repeated attacks as sirens sound across country The Jerusalem Post · 20h ago
- Bahrain says it was targeted by missiles, drones in ‘treacherous Iranian attacks’ The Times of Israel · 20h ago
- Iran war day 121: Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes near Hormuz Al Jazeera · 20h ago
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