Iran claims strikes on US bases, warns of wider attacks on region
Iran has publicly claimed it carried out strikes on US military bases and warned of wider attacks across the Middle East. If confirmed, the escalation would immediately pressure oil prices and force a US military response, with broad consequences for regional security and global markets.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Gulf states appeal for return to talks as US, Iran trade blows
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes for eight straight nights, with Iranian attacks hitting Kuwaiti power infrastructure and killing 16 American troops in total. Gulf states, Jordan, Qatar, and the Arab League are urging an immediate ceasefire, warning of severe damage to regional energy markets and trade routes.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
US renews strikes on Iran to 'punish' IRGC for troops' killing; Tehran targets American bases in Kuwait
The US launched new airstrikes on Iran after two American troops were killed in Jordan, bringing the US death toll in the conflict to 16. Iran hit two US bases in Kuwait with kamikaze drones and warned it will shift to full-scale offensive operations if strikes continue.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
US and Iran Trade Strikes as Ceasefire Deal Efforts Unravel
The U.S. and Iran exchanged their most intense strikes in months as ceasefire efforts collapsed, with conflicting claims about the Strait of Hormuz adding fresh pressure to global oil markets. President Trump publicly stated the strait remains open, directly contradicting Iran's earlier claim that it was closed.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei
Iran claims it struck US military bases in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan in retaliation for American attacks, while burying Supreme Leader Khamenei. Washington has vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, signalling readiness to use naval force to protect global oil flows.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after US, Iran trade attacks
President Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire "over" at a NATO summit after Iran attacked bases hosting American forces in Kuwait and Bahrain. The announcement sharply raises the risk of direct US military retaliation and could move global oil and risk markets fast.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain in response to US strikes
Iran has attacked Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for US strikes, drawing two key Gulf US allies into the conflict. The escalation puts a reported US-Iran deal under serious strain and raises energy supply risk in a major oil-producing region.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
UAE reports Iranian drone and missile attack after U.S. says it traded fire with Tehran
The UAE Defense Ministry said Iranian ballistic missiles and drones struck toward UAE territory, with air defenses intercepting five projectiles and three people wounded. The attack followed a separate U.S.-Iran military exchange, signaling a sharp escalation in the Gulf.
3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs