Iran targets US bases in Kuwait despite warnings from Trump
Iran attacked US military bases in Kuwait on Thursday, despite US President Donald Trump threatening further strikes in a fresh flare-up six months into the war. Trump said his military was prepared to attack Iran “any time we want” after extensive US bombardment of sites across the country left at least 19 Iranians dead. Tehran retaliated by hitting US…
- Why it matters
- The attack represents an escalation in direct military engagement between Iran and the US, with Trump signaling immediate readiness to respond with additional strikes.
- Most affected
- US military personnel in Kuwait — Face direct Iranian attack on their bases.
Civilians near US military installations — Exposed to potential fallout from escalating US-Iran strikes. - Likely next
- Whether the US launches the retaliatory strikes Trump indicated, and the scale and timing of any Iranian response.
Also reported by: Prothom Alo, Middle East Eye, France 24, The Journal, The National, RTE, CNA, The Jerusalem Post, Doha News
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