Iran says it struck US bases in Gulf as Trump warns US bombing could get 'much worse'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had struck US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to fresh American strikes. They warned their responses would expand to other bases across the region if US attacks were repeated. President Trump said US bombing could get 'much worse'.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had targeted US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. In their statement, the move was described as a response to fresh US strikes.
According to Euronews, the Guards warned that their responses would expand to other bases across the region if US attacks were repeated. US President Donald Trump said US bombing could get "much worse". Kuwait's military said it was working to intercept missile and drone attacks, while Bahrain called on the public to move to safe areas.
The escalation has heightened concerns over regional energy supply and civilian safety. The exchange of statements between the sides is deepening uncertainty about the direction of the conflict. International actors are urging the parties toward restraint.
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