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Saudi Arabia's Exposed Flank as Iran Strikes GCC Soil
Saudi Arabia hosts US forces at Prince Sultan Air Base and holds a 2023 normalization deal with Tehran. The verified Iranian strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain land in the middle of both.
Kuwait, Bahrain Attribute Drone, Missile Strikes to Iran
Both Gulf host states have officially attributed the overnight drone and missile attacks to Iran, AP reported, closing the verification gap on the IRGC's earlier strike claims.
Trump's 'Complete the Job' Warning Signals a Third Strike Is on the Table
After two CENTCOM strike packages in 24 hours and IRGC claims on US forces in Kuwait, President Trump has signaled further military action against Iran is on the table.
IRGC Claims Missile Strikes on US Forces in Kuwait, Bahrain
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says its navy and air force launched ballistic missiles and drones at US Army positions at Kuwait's Ali Al Salem base and at US forces in Bahrain.
Oil Jumps as Hormuz Spillover Widens to Kuwait and an Oman Tanker Fire
Crude futures jumped overnight as the US-Iran cycle widened beyond Hormuz, with Kuwait drawn in, an Oman tanker on fire, and Kazakh and Chinese buyers scrambling for physical barrels.
US Strikes Iranian Coastal Facilities; Tehran Calls It a Ceasefire Violation
US forces struck Iranian coastal facilities Saturday after Tehran launched drones, prompting Iran to condemn the action as a ceasefire violation endangering regional security.
State Approves $1.98B Counter-Drone Sale to Kuwait Hours Before Iranian Missile Strike
The State Department's approval of Roadrunner and Anvil counter-UAS interceptors for Kuwait landed within hours of Iran's seven-missile salvo at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Iran Fires Seven Ballistic Missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain
US Central Command says Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Gulf bases hours after US drone intercepts and strikes on Iranian radar sites near Qeshm Island.
Rubio Calls Iran's Gulf Strikes 'Reprehensible' as US Rallies Allies
Iran struck Kuwait and Bahrain, both hosting US military bases. Secretary Rubio held emergency talks with Kuwait's FM and reaffirmed US security commitments to the region.
Kuwait, Bahrain Claim Right to Respond to Iran Strikes
Kuwait declares it retains the "full right to respond" after Iranian drones kill one person at its airport. Bahrain accuses Iran of attacking civilian infrastructure as Gulf tensions escalate.
US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island; Iran Retaliates Against Kuwait, Bahrain
The US military struck a communications tower on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, triggering warning sirens across both Gulf states.
Kuwait Summons Iran Envoy Over IRGC Bubiyan Island Incursion
Kuwait formally protested to Iran after four IRGC commandos were captured on Bubiyan Island on May 3, invoking Article 51 of the UN Charter as Gulf states rallied in solidarity.
Rubio Invokes AECA Emergency Clause for $8.6B Arms Sale to Gulf
Secretary Rubio approved $8.6B in arms transfers to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE on May 3, using the AECA emergency clause to skip the 30-day congressional review.