Iran Hits Kuwait and Bahrain With Missiles and Drones After US Strikes 90 Targets
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Updated · CBS New York · Jul 9
Iran Hits Kuwait and Bahrain With Missiles and Drones After US Strikes 90 Targets
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jul 9
Summary
Kuwait said its air defenses were battling new missile and drone attacks early Thursday, while Bahrain activated air-raid sirens, marking another Iranian strike on U.S.-allied Gulf states.
CENTCOM said the U.S. had just hit about 90 targets inside Iran in a second night of strikes, targeting missile and drone storage, air defenses, naval assets and logistics sites after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran had paused attacks on Gulf states under a mid-June ceasefire, but resumed them this week as the truce unraveled following its strikes on commercial vessels and the U.S. retaliation.
Trump said the ceasefire was effectively over, warned any new attacks on shipping would bring a much harsher U.S. response, and cast doubt on whether a deal with Tehran was still worth pursuing.
With Iran's old guard gone, who is now steering its military, and what is their endgame in this escalating conflict?
As the U.S. tightens its grip on Iran's oil, how is China exploiting the chaos to reshape global power dynamics?
Could a full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz be the move that triggers a global economic meltdown?
Gulf in Crisis: The 2026 US-Iran Conflict, Regional Fallout, and Global Oil Disruption
Overview
In early July 2026, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran and mediation by Pakistan and Qatar, regional tensions sharply escalated. Defensive actions were reported, but no casualties or material damage occurred. However, the situation had immediate economic effects, especially on global shipping and oil markets. Concerns over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz led to changes in shipping routes, with oil tankers taking new paths closer to Oman to avoid threats. This shift highlighted the heightened risks for commercial vessels and underscored the region’s critical role in global energy supply and market stability.