Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, threatens to halt talks after fresh US strikes

Iran escalated Middle East tensions on Sunday, launching drone and missile attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait in response to fresh American airstrikes. Iranian officials warned they would completely halt nuclear negotiations and close the Strait of Hormuz—a critical oil shipping route—if US attacks continue. According to France 24, the exchange marks a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region.

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