Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’

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1. 11d ago

   Iran targets US bases in Kuwait and UAE following US bombardments

   Iran has launched missile and drone attacks against US military bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Tehran claims the strikes targeted hangars and communications systems in retaliation for US bombardments. These attacks follow reports that 105 women and children were wounded in recent US operations, including a strike on a wedding in the town of Kuhestak. Donald Trump stated that the renewed hostilities will not last too long, while Israel warned that sanctions could push Tehran toward desperate steps.

   Why it matters

   The escalation follows a series of US strikes within Iran that have caused significant civilian casualties. Tensions are rising across the Gulf as Iran targets US allies and military infrastructure. The conflict risks wider regional involvement as the US maintains a military presence in Kuwait and the UAE.

   What is confirmed

   • Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting US military bases in Kuwait.
   • Iranian attacks targeted US military bases in both Kuwait and the UAE.
   • The attacks were conducted in retaliation for US bombardments.
   • Donald Trump stated that renewed Mideast hostilities will not last too long.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Iranian Army attacks specifically targeted US communications systems and hangars.
   • US attacks wounded 105 children and women.
   • A US strike devastated the town of Kuhestak after hitting a wedding.
   • Israel warned that sanctions could drive Tehran to desperate steps.
   • South Korea is seeking parliamentary approval to send military assets to the Middle East.

   What to watch next

   • US military response to the strikes in Kuwait and the UAE
   • Confirmation of casualty figures from the Kuhestak strike
   • Official South Korean decision on Hormuz deployment
   Sources used for this update (14)

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   2. AP News — Iran targets US allies in Gulf after overnight attacks, and other Mideast news
   3. CNBC — Iran attacks Kuwait as Trump says renewed Mideast hostilities will not last 'too long'
   4. The Jerusalem Post — Iranian missile, drone attack in Kuwait targets US military bases - report
   5. CBS News — Live Updates: Iran ignores Trump's warning, claims new attacks on bases used by U.S. troops in Kuwait, UAE
   6. Al Jazeera — Iran war live: 105 children and women wounded in latest US attacks
   7. ms.now — Iran strikes Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. bombardments, and other Mideast news
   8. AP News — Iran targets Kuwait in retaliation for US bombardments, and other Mideast news
   9. theguardian.com — Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’
   10. تسنیم — Iran Army Attacks Target US Communications Systems, Hangars in Kuwait, UAE
   11. Fox News — Iran attacks Kuwait with missiles and drones after US strikes
   12. The Washington Post — Iran fires missiles and drones at Kuwait as strikes resume in war with U.S.
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