Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan on Tuesday, escalating its campaign against U.S. allies and partners in the Persian Gulf. The strikes occurred hours after American forces completed their tenth consecutive night of airstrikes inside Iran.
Air raid sirens sounded across Kuwait as Iranian missiles and drones targeted U.S.-linked facilities and key infrastructure, according to regional sources. The Kuwaiti Army confirmed its air defenses were responding to hostile threats and advised citizens to adhere to safety instructions. No immediate casualty figures or full damage assessments were released by Kuwaiti authorities.
The attacks follow President Trump's vow that Iran would "pay many times over" for the deaths of four American service members in the region over the weekend. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the completion of its latest strikes against Iranian targets in response to these fatalities.
Regional tensions also mounted with renewed threats to commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and an announcement by Yemen's Houthis of a planned naval blockade targeting Saudi Arabia. The broader escalation underscores the heightened state of conflict in the Persian Gulf region.