Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes

Iran intensified its assaults on US allies in the Gulf region on Saturday, marking a seventh straight night of retaliatory strikes following US military action against Iranian targets.

Kuwait experienced sustained attacks, with a desalination plant reportedly hit and operations at Kuwait International Airport halted due to missile and drone threats. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for striking a US military support center and a radar facility within Kuwait.

Iranian state media also reported strikes in Bahrain, targeting a site at Sheikh Isa Air Base where US combat aircraft were gathered, as well as an intelligence data center. Reuters could not independently verify these claims.

"Since there is no international institution to prevent the savagery of the US military, we have no path before us except the Quranic command: ‘Whoever attacks you, attack it in the same manner'," the Revolutionary Guards stated, issuing a warning of further strikes against US allies.

The conflict has spilled over into maritime traffic, with both the US and Iran targeting vessels. The US stated it was enforcing a naval blockade, while Iran claimed it was targeting ships violating navigation rules in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation has caused oil prices to climb over 4%, reaching their highest level in over a month, adding political pressure ahead of US congressional elections.

Civilian infrastructure has increasingly become a target, raising concerns about potential war crimes. Iranian media reported missile strikes on power facilities and desalination pumps in the southern city of Jask, leaving thousands without water. The UN Secretary-General's spokesperson expressed concern over the escalating conflict and attacks on civilian infrastructure across the region.

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Since there is no international institution to prevent the savagery of the US military, we have no path before us except the Quranic command: ‘Whoever attacks you, attack it in the same manner'.