Tehran targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain and Gulf states scramble to intercept missiles and drones. The U.S. military says it struck Iranian military sites with fighter jets, naval forces and drones to protect shipping
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Tehran targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain and Gulf states scramble to intercept missiles and drones. The U.S. military says it struck Iranian military sites with fighter jets, naval forces and drones to protect shipping
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09:35 AM • July 13 2026 IDT
Iran expanded its retaliatory strikes across the Gulf on Sunday and Monday, targeting U.S. military facilities and airspace in several countries after Washington launched a new wave of attacks against Iranian military sites. Tehran also said it had again shut down the Strait of Hormuz, the critical waterway for global energy shipments.
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Baghaei added that US pressure has hindered Iran's efforts to reach an agreement with Oman on a joint mechanism to operate the Strait of Hormuz.
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Missile attacks, maritime tensions, and the collapse of the June ceasefire are increasing pressure on Gulf governments to balance security with diplomacy.