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pbs.orgworld1 hr ago
Aoun Meets Trump at White House as Attacks Continue Across Region
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a framework agreement aimed at ending Lebanon-Israel hostility. Separate incidents on the same day included Israeli fire near Lebanese troops, Iranian attacks intercepted by Bahrain and Kuwait, and Houthi w…
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news.google.comfinance7 hrs ago
U.S. oil prices reach $85 per barrel after reported strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait facilities
Oil prices climbed to $85 a barrel following statements that Iranian forces targeted an Amazon datacenter in Bahrain and desalination plants in Kuwait. The reported actions were described as a response to earlier U.S. strikes.
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world1 day ago
Air Raid Sirens Sound Across Kuwait
Sirens activated throughout Kuwait amid reports of an attack. No details on targets, damage, or casualties were provided in the initial reports.
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France 24politics1 day agoUpdated
Iran says diplomatic exchanges with the United States continue via mediators
Iran stated on Monday that talks with the United States remain active through third parties even as the two countries exchange strikes. Kuwait and Bahrain reported their air defenses responded to Iranian attacks.
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ndtv.comworld2 days ago
Kuwait Reports Strike on Power and Water Facility
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity and Water confirmed that an attack damaged a major power generation and water desalination station, causing a fire that affected multiple electricity units. Emergency teams are working to contain the blaze and restore service.
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middleeasteye.netfinance2 days agoUpdated
Kuwait Condemns Strike on Power and Desalination Plant in Mangaf
Kuwait's Foreign Ministry condemned an Iranian strike on a power generation and water desalination plant. The attack occurred in Mangaf on July 18. The prime minister visited an injured person the following day.
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middleeasteye.netfinance2 days ago
Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry Condemns Attacks on Civilian Facilities
The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry stated that targeting vital civilian facilities threatens civilian safety and reflects a continued aggressive approach. The statement addresses recent strikes on infrastructure in the region.
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msnbc.comworld2 days ago
Iran Launches Missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan After US Strikes on Iran
Kuwait and Bahrain reported multiple waves of strikes on 19 July 2026, with one attack igniting a fire at a Kuwaiti power and water plant. Iran also said it blocked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz after overnight US strikes on its territory.
theiranproject.compolitics2 days ago
Iran Speaker Urges Unity During U.S. Strikes as Regional Attacks Continue
Iran's parliament speaker called for national cohesion amid U.S. military actions. Attacks struck civilian infrastructure in Kuwait and a nuclear site in Iran.
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abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Iran shoots down fourth US MQ-9 drone in eight days
Iran's Revolutionary Guard shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Ahvaz. The United States struck an under-construction nuclear power plant, while a Kuwaiti power and water facility faced a second attack in two days.
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jns.orgworld1 day agoUpdated
Iranian Strikes Kill Two U.S. Service Members in Jordan; U.S. Responds With Strikes on Iranian Targets
Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted multiple waves of Iranian missiles and drones on Sunday. U.S. forces responded with airstrikes on Iranian targets for an eighth night.
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theiranproject.comworld2 days ago
Iran Says Drones Struck Two U.S. Military Sites in Kuwait
Iranian officials stated that drones hit Camp Buehring and Ali Al Salem Air Base. Kuwait's army confirmed its air defenses engaged incoming drones but provided no confirmation of successful strikes.
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abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Israeli Military Closes Gaza Perimeter as Settlers Plan March and Iran Strikes U.S. Targets
The Israeli army declared the Gaza border region a closed military area from 8 a.m. on July 19 through 8 a.m. Monday to stop a planned march by the Nahala settler group. U.S. forces carried out an eighth straight night of strikes on Iranian targets while Iranian missiles hit a Jo…
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news.google.comworld2 days ago
US Conducts Eighth Night of Strikes on Iran
US Central Command finished another round of air strikes on Iranian targets. Iran reported a drone attack on US facilities in Kuwait and a 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck the country's southwest.
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nbcnews.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Iran Strikes U.S. Bases in Kuwait; U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes
The United States widened its strikes on Iran on Monday to hit central and northern provinces, including areas near a nuclear power plant. The attacks marked the eighth consecutive night of U.S. operations and came alongside Iranian drone strikes on U.S. sites in Kuwait.
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France 24politics3 days ago
United States and Iran Exchange Strikes Over Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on Saturday amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command conducted a seventh night of attacks on Iranian targets while Iran struck Gulf states, damaging a desalination plant in Kuwait. The Gulf Cooperation Council…
rediff.compolitics3 days ago
Iran Launches Missile Strikes on U.S. Facilities in Gulf Region
Iranian state media reported missile strikes on military sites in Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and on civilian infrastructure in Kuwait. Officials in Jordan and Kuwait said they intercepted some projectiles and reported infrastructure damage.
middleeasteye.networld3 days ago
Israeli Arrests and Well Destruction in West Bank, Drone Strike in Lebanon, and Iranian Attacks on Kuwait Reported on July 18
Israeli forces arrested 10 Palestinians in Hebron Governorate and destroyed three wells in the northern Jordan Valley. An Israeli drone struck southern Lebanon while Kuwait reported hits on oil and utility sites from Iranian attacks.
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France 24world3 days ago
Kuwait Reports Iranian Strike on Second Water and Electricity Plant
Kuwait said an Iranian attack damaged a water and electricity plant on Saturday, one day after a similar strike hit another facility. The attacks followed U.S. strikes on Iran.
rte.iefinance4 days ago
Iran Strikes Kuwait Oil Facility; US Completes Strikes on Iran
Iran hit an oil facility and power and water plant in Kuwait on 18 July 2026. The US Central Command said it had concluded its latest round of strikes on Iranian targets.
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indianexpress.comworld4 days ago
Merchant Vessel Reports Interaction in Gulf Region
A merchant vessel experienced an interaction in the waters between Iran and Saudi Arabia or Kuwait. The incident occurred amid ongoing military activity in the area.
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finance4 days ago
Kuwait Reports Severe Damage to One Power and Desalination Plant
Kuwait's electricity ministry said an Iranian attack caused severe damage to one of the country's combined power and water desalination plants. Officials released no details on the facility, timing, method, casualties, or lost capacity.
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ibtimes.co.ukworld4 days ago
Iran Damages Three U.S. Bases in Bahrain Qatar and Kuwait
Satellite imagery from July 12 shows damage to a warehouse at the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and a building at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. A former United Nations base camp and industrial area in Kuwait were also struck.
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thejournal.iefinance5 days ago
Kuwait Says Iranian Strikes Hit Vital Facilities Thursday
Kuwait's Defence Ministry reported that Iranian strikes on Thursday damaged several vital facilities. The ministry described the action as aggression and confirmed material damage occurred.
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world5 days agoUpdated
Kuwaiti Air Defenses Engage 32 One-Way Attack Drones
Kuwaiti forces intercepted 32 drones since the prior report. The military attributed heard explosions to air defense intercepts of hostile UAVs. The General Staff issued a statement confirming the responses.
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news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Iranian Adviser Says Strait of Hormuz Belongs to Iran
A former Iranian foreign minister stated on state television that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian sovereignty. The statement follows recent U.S. strikes and Iranian attacks on U.S. facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait.
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thehindu.comworld7 days ago
IRGC Reports Strikes on U.S. Bases in Bahrain Kuwait as U.S. Hits Iranian Ports
The IRGC said on July 14 it struck U.S. facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait and disabled two supertankers. U.S. Central Command completed a third night of strikes on Iranian targets the same day. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a five-week low.
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middleeasteye.netpolitics7 days ago
U.S. Airstrikes Reported in Iran; Tankers Attacked, Hormuz Blockade Reimposed
U.S. forces launched airstrikes in Iran on July 14 that had been underway for several hours. Three Liberia-flagged oil tankers came under attack off Oman the same day, with crew members evacuated and some injured. Kuwait reported its air defenses intercepting missiles and drones.
nbcnews.compolitics8 days ago
U.S. Denies Iranian Claims of Strikes in Kuwait as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command rejected reports that three American service members were killed in Iranian strikes in Kuwait. The denial followed Iranian claims of drone attacks and coincided with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
abcnews.go.compolitics8 days ago
US Strikes Hit Dozens of Iranian Targets in Second Day of Attacks
US forces struck dozens of Iranian targets overnight into Monday using aircraft, naval vessels and drones. Iran responded with strikes on Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman while threatening to abandon a June framework agreement. Oil prices rose as much as 4.5 percent.
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en.antaranews.comworld8 days ago
Iran Launches Missile and Drone Strikes on U.S. Forces in Kuwait, Citing American Involvement as Reason
Iran carried out strikes on American troops and military systems in Kuwait. Tehran described the action as retaliation and asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. Separate statements from Iranian military branches signaled coordinated escalation.
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld8 days agoUpdated
Israel Logs 4,800 Hostile Cyber Incidents in One Month
The total marked a threefold increase from the same month a year earlier. Separate reports described possible missile launches from Kuwait toward Iran.
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middleeasteye.networld7 days agoUpdated
Explosions Reported in Kuwait and Southern Iran, Killing One Worker
Explosions struck Kuwait and sites in southern Iran on July 14, damaging the power grid and causing one death. The strikes coincide with Israeli parliamentary elections set for October and renewed calls for de-escalation.
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en.antaranews.comfinance9 days ago
Iranian Media Reports Revolutionary Guards Struck U.S. Systems in Kuwait
Iranian state media said Revolutionary Guards used drones to hit U.S. rocket launcher systems in Kuwait. No independent confirmation of damage or casualties has been reported.
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Fortunefinance9 days ago
U.S. Forces Strike 140 Iranian Military Targets in Third Round of Air Operations
U.S. forces conducted a third round of strikes on Iranian military sites over the weekend, hitting 140 targets including facilities in Kerman and Kohgiluyeh Boyer-Ahmad provinces. Iran responded with attacks on regional countries hosting U.S. forces, prompting condemnations from…
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news.sky.compolitics9 days ago
Iran Fires Missiles at Gulf States and Cargo Ship Following U.S. Airstrikes
The United States conducted fresh airstrikes on Iran early Thursday. Tehran fired missiles toward Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan in response. Iranian state media claimed Bahrain and Kuwait participated in strikes against Iran.
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The Independentpolitics9 days agoUpdated
Oman Hosts Strait of Hormuz Lane Talks After U.S. Strikes on Iran and Iranian Strikes on Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
President Trump called on Iran to take responsibility for recent strikes on ships. Oman is mediating discussions with Iran to reopen a central shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz.
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jns.orgfinance11 days ago
U.S. Strikes Over 80 Iranian Targets After Ceasefire Ends
President Trump threatened new strikes on Iran hours after declaring the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over. U.S. forces hit more than 80 targets, Iran responded with attacks on U.S. sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, and oil prices rose above $76 a barrel.
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ZeroHedgefinance11 days ago
Qatar Mediates US-Iran Talks After Two Days of Strikes
Qatar negotiators are in Iran to revive de-escalation efforts following two days of deadly strikes between the United States and Iran. Technical talks on a permanent peace deal continue despite threats to the ceasefire. Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan reported Iranian attacks in recen…
foxnews.compolitics12 days ago
U.S. Army Finishes Investigation Into Iranian Drone Strike That Killed Six Troops in Kuwait
The investigation examined the Iranian drone strike on a tactical operations center at the Port of Shuaiba. Gold Star families will receive a briefing on the findings Thursday.
ABC Newspolitics12 days ago
U.S. Forces Strike 90 Iranian Military Targets Overnight
U.S. forces hit approximately 90 military targets across at least nine Iranian towns and cities on July 8-9. Iran responded with missile and drone launches toward Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar that were largely intercepted by regional defenses.
foxbusiness.comworld12 days ago
Iran Launches Missiles at U.S. Bases in Bahrain and Kuwait After Strikes Kill Supreme Leader
@ABC reported Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait on Thursday. U.S. forces responded with a second round of strikes hitting roughly 90 Iranian military targets.
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deccanchronicle.compolitics12 days agoUpdated
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes on Military Targets; No Damage Reported
The U.S. military hit 170 targets in Iran over two days to curb attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran struck U.S. bases in Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait on July 9 with no reported damage or casualties.
Al-Monitorpolitics12 days ago
Trump Orders Strikes on Iran Following Attacks on U.S. Sites
U.S. President Donald Trump declared an interim agreement with Iran over on July 8 and ordered new strikes after Iran targeted American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. The exchange followed U.S. bombing of Iranian targets in response to tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormu…
vanguardngr.compolitics13 days ago
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes as Trump Declares Ceasefire Over
President Trump stated Wednesday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is over. U.S. forces struck Iranian targets on Tuesday and Wednesday while Iran conducted drone strikes on U.S. facilities in Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.
news.sky.comworld13 days ago
Iranian forces release footage of ballistic missile launches
Iranian state media released video showing ballistic missile launches aimed at targets in Kuwait and Bahrain. The footage included text and hashtags referencing Iranian ports.
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middleeasteye.networld13 days ago
EU Official Calls Iran Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait Unacceptable
Kaja Kallas stated that Iran’s attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait are unacceptable. She added that attacks on ships near the strait violate the MoU. @AJEnglish reported the remarks.
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thehindu.comworld13 days ago
US and Iran Trade Strikes After Ceasefire Breaks, Tankers Hit in Strait of Hormuz
The United States struck southern Iranian provinces on July 8 while Iran responded with missiles and drones against targets in Bahrain and Kuwait. Both sides accused each other of breaking a recent ceasefire understanding.
cnbc.combusiness14 days ago
Saudi Arabia Considers East-West Pipeline Expansion by 2 Million Barrels Daily
Saudi Arabia is evaluating an increase of up to 2 million barrels per day in the capacity of its East-West crude pipeline. The project would route additional volumes from eastern fields to the Red Sea terminal at Yanbu. Preliminary talks have included Kuwait and other neighbors.
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NATO Ministers Meet Gulf Counterparts on Hormuz Strait Stalemate
NATO foreign ministers will meet counterparts from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The talks on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara include a Franco-British proposal for a multinational maritime missio…
livemint.comworld15 days ago
UAE Non-Oil PMI Drops to 50.8 in June, Lowest Since February 2021
Semafor reported the UAE non-oil private sector PMI fell to 50.8 in June 2026. Employment declined at the fastest pace since 2020 while Saudi Arabia's reading rose to 53.3. Kuwait and Qatar stayed below the 50-point expansion threshold.
vanguardngr.comworld22 days agoUpdated
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes on Shipping and Coastal Sites; Technical Talks Status Unclear
Iran attacked two cargo ships near Oman on Thursday, including one carrying over 2 million barrels of crude. U.S. forces struck Iranian missile and drone sites on Friday and Saturday, after which Iran launched counterstrikes at U.S. sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.
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theiranproject.comfinance23 days ago
U.S. and Iran Agree to Halt Attacks and Meet in Qatar on Tuesday
The two sides reached the accord after Iran struck targets in Kuwait and Bahrain on Sunday. Stock futures rose on the development while oil prices edged higher. A U.S. jobs report is scheduled for release on Thursday.
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tass.comworld23 days ago
IRGC Says It Struck Eight U.S. Military Sites in Kuwait and Bahrain
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it used ballistic missiles and drones to hit eight U.S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. The statement described the action as retaliation for recent U.S. attacks on Iranian facilities.
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jns.orgpolitics23 days ago
U.S. strikes Iranian military sites after attacks on commercial ships
American forces struck Iranian military infrastructure over the weekend after Iran targeted two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.
sana.syfinance23 days ago
Qatari National Killed, Another Wounded After Vessel Found
A Qatari national died and another was wounded after a vessel disappeared during military operations and was later recovered. Authorities have not stated whether the incident relates to recent drone attacks reported in Kuwait and Bahrain.
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asiaone.compolitics23 days ago
Iran and U.S. forces exchange strikes over Hormuz shipping routes
Iranian forces struck U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain after U.S. Central Command attacked ten Iranian targets. The clashes follow a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire and renewed disputes over passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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jns.orgworld23 days ago
Kuwait intercepts Iranian missiles, condemns strikes on its territory
Kuwaiti forces intercepted two ballistic missiles over its airspace with no reported damage or casualties. Kuwait's foreign ministry condemned the incident as a violation of its sovereignty.
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theaviationist.comworld23 days ago
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes After Reported Ceasefire Violations
Iran carried out strikes on U.S. facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain on Sunday while the United States struck Iranian targets on Saturday. Both sides accused each other of violating a memorandum of understanding reached this month under Pakistan’s mediation.
Nbc Newsworld22 days agoUpdated
Iran Launches Drone and Missile Strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait
Iran conducted drone and missile attacks on locations in Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday, stating the targets included U.S. military facilities. The strikes followed recent U.S. airstrikes and prompted threats from Iran to halt negotiations.