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Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain following Trump ultimatum

Egyptian Gazette

Egyptian Gazette

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June 28, 2026

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A fragile, two-week-old interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran has collapsed into open warfare, triggering direct Iranian missile and drone strikes against U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain early Sunday. The sudden escalation began roughly an hour after U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ultimatum on social media, warning that Washington [] The post Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain following Trump ultimatum appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Why did Iran renew attacks on Gulf states, despite the Memorandum of Understanding? - analysis

Iran targeted US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones shortly after US President Donald Trump renewed threats against the Islamic Republic, should it not honor the agreement.

The Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

Nato chief defends Trump’s strikes on Iran as ‘absolutely necessary’ despite threat to ceasefire

Iran targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to the latest US strikes

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 28, 2026

Bahrain calls on residents to seek shelter after warning

Bahrain calls on residents to seek shelter after warning Bahrain's interior ministry announced that warning sirens had been activated and urged citizens and residents to remain calm, move to the nearest safe location and follow updates through official channels. The alert came after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain in retaliation for recent American strikes on Iranian military sites. The latest escalation follows days of tit-for-tat attacks linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including strikes on commercial vessels, US attacks on Iranian targets and subsequent Iranian retaliation against US military assets in the Gulf. تم إطلاق صافرة الإنذار ، نرجو من المواطنين والمقيمين الهدوء والتوجه لأقرب مكان آمن ومتابعة الأخبار عبر القنوات الرسمية . — Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) June 28, 2026

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran issues ‘serious warning’ to Bahrain as tensions prevail in West Asia

Iran targeted a US Navy base in Bahrain over Friday and Saturday, claiming that Washington uses military bases in the region to launch attacks on its territory

The Tribune

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran issues “serious warning” to Bahrain as tensions prevail in West Asia

An adviser to Iran's supreme leader has warned Bahrain of severe military action following retaliatory Iranian strikes on a local US base. Concurrently, the US and Iran have agreed to halt counter-strikes and resume critical diplomatic talks in Doha this Tuesday to resolve their maritime dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.

Haaretz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain

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Related coverage for "Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain following Trump ultimatum": The Jerusalem Post — Why did Iran renew attacks on Gulf states, despite the Memorandum of Understanding? - analysis. The Independent — Nato chief defends Trump’s strikes on Iran as ‘absolutely necessary’ despite threat to ceasefire. Middle East Eye — Bahrain calls on residents to seek shelter after warning. The Hindu BusinessLine — Iran issues ‘serious warning’ to Bahrain as tensions prevail in West Asia. The Tribune — Iran issues “serious warning” to Bahrain as tensions prevail in West Asia. Haaretz — Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain