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Kuwait, Bahrain defend against 'sinful Iranian aggression' as Tehran renews attacks on Gulf

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Kuwait and Bahrain activated air defenses on Sunday morning in response to renewed Iranian attacks, reporting missile interceptions.
  • The strikes follow an eighth night of US-Iran military actions, triggered by the death of two US service members in an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan.
  • US Central Command stated its strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping and punish forces responsible for the attack on US service members.

Sirens wailed across Kuwait and Bahrain on Sunday morning as both nations activated their air defenses against what Kuwait termed "sinful Iranian aggression." The Kuwaiti military confirmed explosions were the result of missile interceptions and urged civilians to adhere to security guidelines. Bahrain's Interior Ministry also reported sirens and advised citizens to seek shelter.

These incidents mark the eighth consecutive night of escalating US-Iran hostilities. The current round of strikes was initiated by the US following the death of two American service members and injuries to four others, with one missing, in an Iranian attack on a US military base in Jordan on Friday.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated its recent strikes were designed to weaken Iran's capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The military action also served as swift punishment for Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces involved in the attacks against American service members in Jordan. Iranian media reported that US warplanes targeted areas near Hajiabad, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island.

The strikes are designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces who launched attacks against American service members in Jordan last night.

— US Central Command (CENTCOM)CENTCOM's statement explaining the purpose of the strikes.
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