Middle East live: Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US strikes

Iran's Revolutionary Guard struck back today, targeting facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait following US air strikes on Iranian sites. According to France 24, the attacks escalate ongoing regional tensions, with Iran threatening a complete halt to negotiations if the United States continues its military operations. The confrontation stems from efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—a critical shipping route—without Iranian oversight, triggering this cycle of cross-border strikes.

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