Both Bahrain and Kuwait came under attack early on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) as Iran retaliated over U.S. strikes targeting it and the reimposed blockade.
Bahrain sounded its missile alert siren, while Kuwait’s military said its air defences were firing to shoot down incoming missiles and drones.
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Both countries host U. .military forces and have been repeatedly targeted by Iran as tensions have mounted over the Strait of Hormuz.
While U.S. President Donald Trump backtracked on his threat to heavily tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, he warned he would expand U.S. strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not agree to a deal. (With inputs from Agencies) Read live updates here:
