Iran fires missiles at Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes in Persian Gulf

Tensions flared in the Persian Gulf as Iran launched missiles toward Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US airstrikes on Iranian radar facilities. The attacks, which occurred early on June 7, 2026, saw seven ballistic missiles fired, with six intercepted by Bahrain and Kuwait, and one missing its target. Bahrain's capital, Manama, reported explosions and activated air raid sirens, while parts of Kuwait also experienced blasts.

Bahrain and Kuwait swiftly condemned the missile launches, underscoring the precarious nature of the current situation. Despite a nominal ceasefire that has been in place for over 100 days, sporadic exchanges of fire and retaliatory actions continue, preventing a move towards genuine reconciliation.

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The US airstrikes were a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire spirit.

Iran's Foreign Ministry denounced the US airstrikes as a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire spirit, criticizing Washington's continued "provocative policies." The US Central Command confirmed intercepting four Iranian attack drones earlier on June 6, heading towards the Strait of Hormuz, before conducting airstrikes on coastal radar installations. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the missile strikes on "enemy bases" in the region.

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to establish a long-term ceasefire and restore shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remain deadlocked. Mohsen Rezaei, a military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, told CNN that negotiations are stalled. He urged the US to release frozen Iranian assets, indicating that a consensus on long-term ceasefire arrangements and maritime passage has yet to be reached between the two nations.

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Currently, negotiations have reached a stalemate.