Iran Hits Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain as US Ceasefire Crumbles Again
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 15
Iran Hits Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain as US Ceasefire Crumbles Again
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 15
Summary
Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain came under Iranian fire last week after the latest US-Iran ceasefire broke down, extending retaliation beyond Iran’s direct battlefield with Washington.
Weeks of earlier strikes had already hit the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, killing people, damaging energy infrastructure and deepening regional insecurity even as Trump repeatedly signaled peace was near.
17% of global LNG supply from Qatar is now offline, while the Strait of Hormuz closure has disrupted trade and pushed Saudi Arabia to redirect spending toward ports and datacentres.
Key disputes still cloud any durable settlement, including reopening Hormuz, limits on Iran’s uranium enrichment and missile program, and Israel’s continued military actions in Lebanon.
With Iran's missile program off the table, is this peace deal merely a pause in a much longer conflict?
After a $25 billion war, can this fragile peace treaty truly secure the world's most vital oil strait?
Can a plan to disarm Hezbollah succeed when previous ceasefires in Lebanon have consistently failed?
2026 US-Iran Conflict: Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Regional Escalation, and the Race for a Peace Deal
Overview
As of June 2026, the US-Iran conflict has reached a critical point, with President Trump announcing that American strikes would soon end but warning of severe consequences if Iran does not agree to US terms. Iran, meanwhile, is determined to control the vital Strait of Hormuz, aiming to turn it into an Iranian canal. This ambition alarms Arab oil producers and the international community, as it threatens global economic stability. The struggle over the Strait’s control is central to ongoing negotiations, highlighting the high stakes and fragile prospects for peace in the region.