Iran has escalated its regional attacks by launching missile and drone strikes against American military facilities and critical civilian infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, the country's official state broadcaster, issued a warning for people to "stay away" from U.S. military bases.
These actions follow recent U.S. military operations against Iran, which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps described as "American aggression." In response, Iran has suspended its commitments under a memorandum of understanding with the United States, with Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stating that Iran is "not implementing them, and we are busy defending the country."
Kuwaiti authorities reported damage to power and water desalination facilities, while Jordan's armed forces confirmed intercepting missiles and drones that entered its airspace. A child was injured in Qatar due to the strikes.
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly stated that U.S. forces in the region remain operational and that the U.S. military has conducted strikes exclusively on military targets, including logistics infrastructure. Kelly added that President Trump has directed CENTCOM to degrade Iran's ability to carry out such attacks and hold the regime accountable.
Iranian professor Mohammad Marandi suggested that if the U.S. continues to strike civilian targets, the United Arab Emirates could be next, a claim countered by the White House's assertion of targeting only military sites. The broader nature of Iran's recent attacks, which include energy and water infrastructure in Gulf states hosting U.S. forces, presents a challenge to U.S.-Iran mediators involved in ongoing peace talks.