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Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, after exchange of fire with US

Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, after exchange of fire with US in Gulf
MENA
12 min read
28 June, 2026
Clashes in the Gulf entered their second day as Iran expanded attacks on neighbouring states, despite a Memorandum of Understanding being signed last week.

Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage. Here are the latest:

  • Iran has launched strikes against US forces in Kuwait and Bahrain as it expanded its retaliation against US strikes in southern Iran.
  • Kuwait said that it condemns "Iran's heinous aggression", while Bahrain said that it intercepted drones and missiles, with the interior ministry saying a residential building was damaged.
  • The clashes in the Gulf entered their second day, after Iran attacked shipping through the Gulf and the US launched strikes on Iran. This comes despite a Memorandum of Understanding being signed that sought to bring an end to the confrontation.

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