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Trump declared the ceasefire between the US and Iran is 'over' after both sides exchanged attacks. The US launched over 80 strikes on Iran, targeting air defense systems and boats, while Iran attacked US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, targeting 85 facilities. Trump criticized Iranian leaders as 'scum' and expressed doubt about the success of ongoing talks.

Hostilities between the US and Iran resumed after the US launched strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and revoked sanctions on Iranian oil exports, prompting Iran to attack US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over, calling Iran's leaders 'vicious, violent people' and 'scum', while NATO's secretary general Mark Rutte supported the US response. The conflict caused an immediate 3% rise in oil prices.

Explosions were heard in Bahrain following air raid sirens, marking the first incident since Bahrain intercepted Iranian drones and missiles on June 28. Iran's military stated that any site enabling U.S. attacks on Iran would be considered a 'legitimate target'.

The US launched strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait.

Bahrain has sounded sirens for the third time on Wednesday, advising citizens and residents to seek safe locations. Additional explosions were reported in the Gulf country according to AFP.

Iran claimed a drone strike on US forces at the Isa Air Base in Bahrain, stating that all American bases in the region will be 'legitimate targets' of military drones due to perceived violations of a ceasefire with the US.

Tehran has targeted Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, escalating regional tensions. The conflict raises risks of an interim agreement to halt fighting breaking down, potentially sparking a wider Middle East conflict.

Tehran has targeted Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, escalating regional tensions. The conflict raises risks of an interim agreement to halt fighting breaking down, potentially sparking a wider Middle East conflict.

Several explosions occurred across Bahrain on Wednesday, including a 'loud' blast reported by AFP north of the country.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps conducted a joint missile and drone attack on key U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait following a wave of U.S. strikes. The operation is reported to have targeted military locations, escalating tensions and undermining a fragile cease-fire agreement.

Bahrain's interior ministry announced sirens have been activated for the second time in two hours. Citizens and residents are advised to remain calm and seek the nearest safe location.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have downed a US MQ-9 drone in southern Iran and attacked 85 US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. The IRGC stated these actions were a response to US attacks south of Iran.

The U.S. military attacked Iran after it claimed Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has also targeted Bahrain and Kuwait, and is limiting Iran’s oil sales in response to the ship attacks.

Air sirens were activated in Bahrain, with the interior ministry urging calm and seeking safe shelter. The Kuwaiti army reported responding to hostile missile and drone attacks, stating explosions were from air defense systems intercepting these threats.

Kuwait and Bahrain reported incoming missile threats following U.S. airstrikes on Iran. Both countries engaged air defenses, but no damage reports were released. Previous Iranian attacks on these nations have occurred due to ongoing tensions from an interim U.S.-Iran deal.

Kuwait and Bahrain reported incoming missile threats following U.S. airstrikes on Iran, with both countries' air defenses engaged. No confirmed damage was reported, and the incidents are linked to prior Iranian attacks under the interim U.S.-Iran deal.

The U.S. military launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran retaliating by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The U.S. also revoked Iran's license to sell crude oil, escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations. Both Bahrain and Kuwait issued missile alerts following the strikes.

Bahrain activated its missile alert siren following U.S. strikes on Iran. The event was reported by the Associated Press from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met with Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani in Riyadh to discuss ongoing US-Iran negotiations and regional security issues. They emphasized enhancing stability and safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf.

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali aims to reinstate at least one of the two Middle East races canceled due to regional war. The Bahrain and Jeddah rounds in April were scrapped following an attack by the USA and Israel on Iran that impacted Gulf states.

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz confronted Iran's representative Amir Saeid Iravani during a UN Security Council meeting, accusing Iran of drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. Iran's envoy denied the claims, alleging U.S. and Bahraini disinformation, while Waltz presented images of attack aftermath to challenge Tehran's narrative.

US envoy Mike Waltz warned Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz during an emergency UN Security Council session. The session was convened at Bahrain's request following Iranian strikes.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized a US Army-led meeting of 12 nations in Bahrain discussing regional security, questioning Centcom's impact on the region. He praised Iranian forces and emphasized peace through comprehensive, inclusive efforts without outside interference.

Iran's Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baghaei accused the US of 'performative posturing' during a security meeting in Bahrain, claiming it conceals destabilizing policies. The US meeting aimed to discuss regional cooperation and maritime security with 12 Middle Eastern countries.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a security dialogue with military officials from 11 Middle Eastern countries, including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, to discuss enhancing defense collaboration. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper emphasized the shared commitment to regional security and stability.

The Strait of Hormuz's ship traffic and oil flow remain disrupted after Iranian drone strikes on cargo ships and U.S. retaliatory attacks on Iranian facilities. Tensions escalated following a June 25 drone incident and subsequent strikes on a Qatari tanker, complicating an interim U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the strait. Disputes over Iran's control of shipping routes and vetting processes, including demands for payments linked to sanctions risks, have stalled recovery efforts.

Bahrain has increased its presence in Hong Kong to attract mainland China capital, with two major Bahraini investors already investing in the region. The kingdom aims to leverage financial deregulation to draw more foreign investment amid Middle East tensions.

Iran and the US agreed to halt recent Gulf hostilities and resume talks on the Strait of Hormuz dispute, per a US official. The 14-point June 17 agreement aimed to reopen the strait, but recent missile/drone attacks and tanker strikes have strained the deal. Technical discussions will continue, with Iran yet to comment and Israel striking Hezbollah in Lebanon, which Iran says undermines the broader agreement.

An Iranian official warned Bahrain to 'know their limits' and avoid provoking Iran, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps threatened U.S. bases in the region. Bahrain called for a U.N. Security Council emergency meeting after Iran attacked a U.S. Navy base in Bahrain.

The US is considering relocating military assets in the Middle East further west, potentially to Israel, following Iranian missile and drone strikes that caused significant damage to installations including the Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain. Estimates suggest $5 billion in damage across 11 US military sites, prompting internal discussions about restructuring the Gulf military posture.

Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military sites in the region, citing retaliation for U.S. airstrikes. A U.S. official reported no casualties, while Iran threatened to halt negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks.

Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military sites in the region, claiming retaliation for U.S. airstrikes. Iran threatened a 'complete halt' to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues attacks. A U.S. official reported no casualties from the strikes.

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following new US airstrikes. Iran warned it would halt negotiations and close the Strait of Hormuz if Washington continues its attacks.

Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes, threatening to halt negotiations to end the war. The attacks and U.S.-led efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iranian oversight have escalated tensions, with Iran asserting sole governance over the strait. The U.S. and Iran remain in discussions for an interim deal addressing sanctions, uranium stockpiles, and maritime arrangements.

The US and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, testing their fragile ceasefire. Iran attacked American military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after the US accused Iran of targeting a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliated by striking Iranian infrastructure. The US and Iran plan to meet in Qatar to discuss their dispute over the strait.

Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes, threatening to halt negotiations to end the war. The conflict centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran insisting on governing the strait and opposing U.S.-led maritime route expansions. Pakistan has facilitated talks between the U.S. and Iran, while the Trump administration stated technical discussions remain on track despite escalations.

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes, threatening to halt negotiations to end the war. The attacks occurred amid disputes over control of the Strait of Hormuz and efforts by a U.S.-led maritime body to establish an alternative shipping route.

Iran and the U.S. are engaged in a 'shadow war' over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with recent Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain threatening a ceasefire. The U.S. is defending an alternate shipping route through the strait, which Iran seeks to block to assert control, risking further escalation.

Tehran launched missiles and drones at Bahrain and Kuwait, which host US military bases, hours after the United States struck multiple targets in Iran. The escalation highlights fragile ceasefire tensions and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes, threatening to halt peace negotiations. The attacks follow disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran insists it must govern, and risk derailing an interim peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Recent strikes and ongoing conflict in Lebanon further jeopardize the agreement.