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en.globes.co.ilworld1 hr ago
Kuwait Reports Attacks on Power Plant and Flight Suspensions
Kuwait experienced attacks on a second power plant in two days and suspended flights amid reported Iranian strikes. Officials described the night as one of the most severe since the regional conflict began.
France 24world5 hrs 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.
middleeasteye.netfinance2 hrs agoUpdated
Iranian Drones Strike Military Sites in Kuwait and Jordan
Iranian state television reported that drones hit army facilities and camps in Kuwait and Jordan. Kuwait's army confirmed the strikes on its sites.
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indianexpress.comworld1 day 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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winnipegfreepress.comfinance1 day ago
Kuwait Says One Desalination Plant Damaged but Releases No Details on Iranian Strike
Kuwait's electricity ministry said an Iranian attack caused severe damage to one power and water desalination plant. The ministry released no details on the facility, timing, method, casualties, or lost capacity.
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ibtimes.co.ukworld1 day 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.iefinance1 day 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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world1 day 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.comworld2 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.comworld3 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.netpolitics3 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.compolitics4 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.compolitics5 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.comworld5 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.inworld5 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.networld3 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.comfinance5 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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Fortunefinance6 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.compolitics6 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 Independentpolitics6 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.orgfinance7 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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ZeroHedgefinance7 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.compolitics8 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 Newspolitics8 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.comworld8 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.compolitics9 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-Monitorpolitics9 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.compolitics9 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.comworld9 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.networld9 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.comworld10 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.combusiness10 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.comworld11 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.comworld18 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.comfinance19 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.comworld19 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.orgpolitics19 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.syfinance19 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.compolitics19 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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skift.comworld20 days ago
Pakistan, Bahrain foreign ministers discuss Iranian missile interceptions
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke by phone with Bahrain’s foreign minister after Bahrain reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. The call followed U.S. strikes and Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.
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juancole.comworld20 days ago
Iran Strikes US Forces in Bahrain and Kuwait After US Raids on Iranian Sites
@AJEnglish reported that Iran launched strikes on US forces in Bahrain and Kuwait. The US military responded with raids on 10 Iranian sites, citing attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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jns.orgworld20 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.comworld20 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 Newsworld18 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.
jns.orgworld20 days ago
U.S. Strikes Iranian Military Sites for Second Day After Drone Attacks on Tankers
U.S. forces conducted air strikes on Iranian military targets for a second consecutive day after Iran launched drone attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile and drone threats against Bahrain and Kuwait, while both sides accused each…
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theaviationist.compolitics20 days ago
U.S. Air Force pilot survived two shoot-downs in three months
A U.S. Air Force pilot ejected safely from an F-15E after an Iranian missile strike in April, having survived a separate friendly-fire incident over Kuwait the previous month. Military sources described both events and the subsequent rescue operations.
thehindubusinessline.comfinance22 days ago
QatarEnergy Offers First Crude Tender Since February via Transfers East of Strait of Hormuz
QatarEnergy offered buyers three grades of crude for July and August loadings via ship-to-ship transfers east of the Strait of Hormuz. The tender closes June 29 and marks the first such Qatari offering since the Iran war began. ADNOC and Kuwait have also increased Middle East sup…
Semaforworld22 days ago
Bahrain Shortens Ashura Festival and Bans Travel to Iran and Iraq Citing Safety Concerns
Bahrain cut the Ashura commemoration in half and barred travel to Iran and Iraq on June 3. The government also revoked citizenship for 69 Shiites and their relatives. Similar steps were reported in Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE.
jns.orgpolitics23 days ago
Rubio Meets UAE President on Hormuz Transit
Rubio discussed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and U.S.-UAE defense ties during a June 24 meeting in Abu Dhabi. The visit forms part of a three-country Gulf tour that also includes Kuwait and Bahrain.
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rediff.comworld23 days ago
Iranian Drone Strike at Kuwait Port Killed Six U.S. Soldiers on March 1
@CBSNews reported that an Iranian drone hit a work station at Port of Shuaiba, killing six soldiers and wounding more than 20 others. Two injured soldiers received injury classifications that their families disputed.
The Bbcworld22 days agoUpdated
U.S. Secretary of State Begins Gulf Tour to Address Security Concerns After Iran Ceasefire
Marco Rubio met UAE and Kuwaiti officials to discuss the new U.S.-Iran memorandum and regional security. Talks continue for 60 days on issues including nuclear limits and Strait of Hormuz transit.
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Iranian Drone Strike at Kuwait Port Kills Six U.S. Soldiers, Wounds Over 20
An Iranian drone struck a workstation at the Port of Shuaiba on March 1, killing six American troops and wounding more than 20. CBS News reported details on two injured soldiers and official responses.
nypost.comworld24 days ago
Kuwait Offers Oil Loadings at Ports Deep in Persian Gulf
Kuwait has begun offering oil loadings at ports located deeper inside the Persian Gulf. The move comes as producers seek alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz.
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middleeasteye.networld25 days ago
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio to Meet Gulf Leaders on Iran Agreement and Regional Security
Rubio begins a regional trip Tuesday to discuss a draft U.S.-Iran agreement with officials from the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain. The accord omits limits on Iranian missiles and includes a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund.
theiranproject.compolitics25 days ago
U.S. Secretary of State to Meet Gulf Officials on Ceasefire and Security
The secretary will hold talks Tuesday and Wednesday with officials from the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain. Discussions will cover security commitments and the 60-day ceasefire reached with Iran last week.
Al Jazeerapolitics25 days ago
Secretary of State Rubio to Visit UAE Kuwait Bahrain for Iran Talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain from June 23 to 25. The visit centers on a memorandum of understanding with Iran and securing transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio will also meet with the Gulf Cooperation Counc…
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middleeasteye.networld25 days ago
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio to Visit UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain Amid Iran Talks
Marco Rubio will travel Tuesday through Thursday to discuss a memorandum of understanding with Iran and regional security priorities. He will also meet with the Gulf Cooperation Council in Bahrain.
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middleeasteye.netfinance25 days ago
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Issues First Naphtha Tender in Months
State-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corporation offered naphtha cargoes for loading at its Persian Gulf ports. The tender marks the first such sale in months as producers prepare for resumed shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
abcnews.go.comfinance28 days ago
Secretary of State Rubio to visit Kuwait, UAE and Bahrain next week
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain next week for meetings that include a summit with Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers in Bahrain.
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