US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran targets Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait after fresh US strikes
At the International Maritime Organization’s meeting, protection of vital shipping lanes was discussed. Gulf countries, the United States and Iran clashed over the future of the strait, according to a Reuters report. (Reuters file photo)
US and Iran on exchanged missiles and drones Sunday, reversing weeks of progress made between the two parties to arrive on a peace deal and raising tensions in the region. The US’ Central Command said it launched strikes on 140 Iranian military targets on Saturday “to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels freely transiting the strait.” India on Sunday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off Oman coast, which had 11 nationals on board. 10 people have been rescued so far.
Iran targeted US facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait, raising fears of a wider conflict in the region. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they destroyed a command and control center and drone hangars in Jordan, targeted a US radar site in Kuwait, attacked US aircraft carrier support and refueling platforms in Oman and destroyed a jet maintenance centre and command facility in Qatar.
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The US military said it carried out a third round of strikes against Iran on Saturday, after Revolutionary Guard forces struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Central Command. The ship, identified as the M/V GFS Galaxy, caught fire and suffered serious damage to its engine room; one crew member is unaccounted for. CENTCOM said the strikes, ordered by President Trump, aim to keep pressure on Iran’s capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the strait. Trump has separately said roughly 1,000 US missiles are trained on Iran, with more in reserve, and warned of an overwhelming response if Tehran tries to have him killed.
Latest developments
- Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB says three blasts were heard in Bandar Abbas and two in Sirik, both in southern Iran.
- US forces began a new round of strikes at 7:15 p.m. ET Saturday, targeting Iran after the attack on the container ship.
- Citing a US official, Axios says American forces are hitting Iranian targets in the area around the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s Press TV says blasts occurred in both locations but gave no details on cause or damage.
- Iran’s Guard navy says it fired a warning shot at a ship that ignored orders to change course, and says the strait will stay closed until further notice, threatening severe retaliation for further US action.
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Summary
The Bahrain government issued a new alert warning citizens of a potential incoming attack, believed to be linked to rising regional tensions involving Iran. The Interior Ministry announced on X that missile alarm sirens had been activated across the country, urging both citizens and residents to stay calm, move immediately to the nearest safe location, and rely solely on official channels for updates. The message, shared in both Arabic and English, emphasized the importance of following safety instructions as authorities monitor the situation. This alert reflects heightened security concerns in Bahrain and the broader Gulf region, where governments remain on guard for possible escalations. The ministry’s post quickly circulated online, prompting widespread attention and reinforcing the seriousness of the warning. While no additional details were provided about the nature or timing of the threat, officials stressed preparedness and public cooperation as essential to maintaining safety during the developing situation.
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