MilitaryBBC Dari (Afghanistan)· Jul 30, 2026, 12:38 AM4MODERATE
Bahrain will host joint military exercises with Persian Gulf countries from July 28-30, set against ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. A Kuwaiti think tank characterized the drills as a political and military message to Iran, coinciding with growing defense ties between Gulf states and Pakistan.
Supply ChainDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 30, 2026, 12:05 AM3MODERATE
Pakistan on Wednesday welcomed Kuwait’s ratification of the Pakistan-Kuwait Defence Cooperation Agreement, signed in June 2023, terming it another important milestone in the longstanding defence partnership between the two brotherly countries. In a statement, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Tahir Andrabi said the development reflected the shared resolve of both sides to […]
PoliticalDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 29, 2026, 6:30 PM3MODERATE
Pakistan and Kuwait have agreed to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, energy, investment, defence, and technology. The agreement was reached during delegation-level talks in Islamabad. The discussions focused on expanding bilateral relations and addressing regional developments.
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah reaffirmed close strategic coordination on regional peace, economic cooperation and high-level diplomatic engagement during talks in Islamabad on Wednesday. The high-profile meeting focused on growing momentum in Pakistan-Kuwait relations at a time of heightened regional uncertainty. Welcoming the visiting foreign […] The post Pakistan, Kuwait eye new Investment Drive as PM Shehbaz seeks ‘Economic Reset’ appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News .
PoliticalDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 29, 2026, 4:45 PM3MODERATE
Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi and met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. The two sides discussed defence cooperation, regional security, and matters of mutual interest. The meeting aimed to further strengthen Pakistan-Kuwait strategic relations.
Pakistan has welcomed Kuwait’s ratification of a 2023 defence cooperation agreement between the two countries, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday. Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, the Reuters news agency reported earlier this month, citing five sources with knowledge of the talks. In a statement responding to media queries, FO spokesperson Dr Tahir Andrabi said the agreement marked “another important milestone in the longstanding defence partnership between the two brotherly countries, dating back to the early 1980s”.
PoliticalDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 29, 2026, 3:35 PM4MODERATE
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding economic cooperation with Kuwait during a meeting with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The two sides discussed trade, investment, energy, and regional security issues. The talks aimed to strengthen long-standing bilateral relations.
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the longstanding brotherly ties between Pakistan and Kuwait while emphasizing enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, energy, agriculture, information technology and other key sectors. According to an official statement, […] The post Pakistan, Kuwait condemn attacks on Gulf countries, pledge stronger cooperation appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News .
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir discussed regional security and steps to boost bilateral cooperation with the visiting foreign minister of Kuwait, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, while on an official visit to the country, called on the field marshal at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). “During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and steps to further strengthen bilateral cooperation were discussed,” the statement issued by the ISPR on social media said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Kuwait in diverse sectors, in a meeting with the country’s foreign minister on Wednesday. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who is on an official visit to the country, was warmly welcomed by the premier. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with the federal ministers for defence, commerce, national food security and research, communications, maritime affairs, and petroleum.
MilitaryDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 29, 2026, 10:55 AM4MODERATE
Kuwait has officially revoked the citizenship of 25 individuals through a series of decrees and a Cabinet resolution published in the latest edition of the country’s Official Gazette, Kuwait Al-Youm. Read More: Govt to export skilled workers to Kuwait after 19-year visa ban lifted The government said the decisions were made under the provisions of Kuwait’s Nationality […]
PoliticalDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 29, 2026, 9:33 AM3MODERATE
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held talks with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Islamabad, where both leaders reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East. The meeting took place during the Kuwaiti minister’s official visit to Pakistan and reflected the continued […]
OYSTER BAY, PALAWAN – When American forces withdrew from Iraq in 2011, I watched it happen from Kuwait, where I worked as a contracted security guard. The last convoy crossed the berm that December — roughly 100 vehicles — and with it went the war in which I had served. Two years later, at a […] The post Watching American power tentatively arrive in the Philippines appeared first on Asia Times .
The situation in the Middle East came under discussion as Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday met Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who is on an official visit to the country. According to the Foreign Office (FO), the two held a “warm and productive” tête-à-tête at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “The two leaders reviewed the full spectrum of Pakistan–Kuwait bilateral relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening the longstanding brotherly partnership,” it said.
PoliticalDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 29, 2026, 7:32 AM4MODERATE
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived in Islamabad on an official visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Senior officials from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the visiting dignitary at Islamabad International Airport. The visit highlights the strong diplomatic ties and longstanding friendship […]
Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s foreign minister, has arrived in Pakistan for talks with Pakistani officials on bilateral relations and regional developments. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X on July 28 that the visit is taking place at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq […] The post Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Pakistan for Regional Talks appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 28, 2026, 10:23 PM4MODERATE
Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on country Kuwait’s Council of Ministers issued a condemnation of Iran’s attacks on the country, state media reported, saying they represent a “serious escalation” and pose a “direct threat” to regional security.
OPEC+ is preparing to approve one more production increase for September and then put the monthly quota parade on hold through the end of the year. Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan, and Oman are expected to raise their combined September target by about 188,000 barrels per day when they meet on August 2, sources told Reuters. That would match the increases announced for June, July, and August and complete the return of a 1.65-million-bpd voluntary cut agreed in 2023, adjusted for the UAE’s departure from OPEC in May.…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for Kuwait during a phone call with Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Tuesday, condemning the Iranian strikes targeting the Gulf state. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, Al-Sisi described the attacks as a “flagrant violation of international law” and a dangerous escalation […] The post Al-Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s support for Kuwait after Iranian strikes in call with Emir Al-Sabah first appeared on Dailynewsegypt .
PoliticalDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 28, 2026, 5:23 AM3MODERATE
Kuwait’s Foreign Minister is set to arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries. Read More: Dar, Kuwait FM discuss regional peace efforts According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson, the Kuwaiti foreign minister will hold formal talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, KUWAIT – Pengamat politik dan media asal Kuwait, Dr Saleh Al-Mutairi, mempertanyakan logika di balik serangan yang menurutnya justru menyasar negara-negara Teluk, sementara Iran secara terbuka menyatakan bahwa konfrontasi...
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from July 28 to 29. In a statement issued on Monday, the Foreign Office (FO) said, “At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the foreign minister of the State of Kuwait, will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from July 28 to 29, 2026.” During the visit, FM Al-Sabah would hold talks with FM Dar, it added. “The two sides will review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest,” the FO said.
Supply ChainMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 27, 2026, 4:34 PM4MODERATE
Kuwait condemns drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities Kuwait condemned attempted drone strikes targeting petroleum facilities in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province and the capital Riyadh, describing them as a flagrant violation of the kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement, Kuwait's foreign ministry said the drones were launched by militias in Iraq and that the attack breached international law, the UN Charter and UN Security Council Resolution 2817. Kuwait reaffirmed its full support for Saudi Arabia, saying the kingdom's security is an inseparable part of Kuwait's own security and that of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty asserted Egypt’s full solidarity with Kuwait, its leadership, government and people. He also asserted Egypt’s condemnation of all unjustified attacks targeting the country’s security, stability and sovereignty. The remarks came during a phone call between Abdelatty and Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah … The post FM asserts Egypt’s full solidarity with Kuwait appeared first on Egypt Independent .
MilitaryDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 27, 2026, 3:31 AM3MODERATE
Kuwait has formally signed into law a Defense Cooperation Agreement with Pakistan to expand military cooperation and the intelligence-sharing framework between the two countries. The decree signs into law the defense pact that was originally signed in Kuwait. For Pakistan, the agreement expands its role as a genuine Gulf security partner after recently signing a […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Gangguan teruk terhadap pergerakan kapal melalui Selat Hormuz menyebabkan eksport Kuwait, Qatar dan Bahrain lebih terdedah berikutan ketiadaan laluan alternatif yang berdaya maju.
Kuwait’s ambassador to the United States has rejected a report by The Wall Street Journal claiming that the country deployed fighter jets to participate in attacks against Iran. According to Al Jazeera, reporting on Sunday, July 26, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s ambassador to the United States, described the report in a letter to the newspaper’s […] The post Kuwait Denies Involvement in US Attacks on Iran appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
Kuwait has formally signed into law a Defense Cooperation Agreement with Pakistan to expand military cooperation and the intelligence-sharing framework … Read More The post Pakistan Now Major Gulf Security Partner After Kuwait Pact appeared first on ProPakistani .
The main land border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq, the Abdali crossing, has reopened after being temporarily closed due to a drone attack on Thursday that caused material damage but no casualties, Kuwait's army said.
ISLAMABAD/KUWAIT CITY – A major boost in Pakistan-Kuwait defence ties as Kuwait approved a landmark military cooperation agreement, opening the door for deeper collaboration between the two countries in defence, security, training, technology, and intelligence-sharing. The agreement, signed in Kuwait on June 11, 2023, has now entered into force after its approval was published in […] The post Pakistan gains New Gulf Defence Partner as Kuwait approves Security Partnership Framework appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News .
Kuwait has denied a Wall Street Journal report that it deployed fighter jets to participate in military strikes against Iran, with its ambassador to the United States rejecting the claims and stating the Gulf state has not taken part in offensive operations or allowed its territory to be used for attacks.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 26, 2026, 5:26 AM6ELEVATED
Houthi forces attacked Saudi commercial shipping in the Red Sea, including a strike on the vessel NCC MASA, prompting Kuwait to condemn the attacks as violations of international law and Saudi Arabia to launch retaliatory strikes on the Houthi-held city of Hodeidah.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 26, 2026, 4:02 AM6ELEVATED
Kuwait denies report claiming it sent jets to strike Iran Kuwait’s ambassador to the US, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, has denied a report that claimed the country had sent fighter jets to attack Iran, Kuwaiti media said. Al-Sabah wrote to the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal, which reported on Friday that Kuwait and Bahrain sent fighter jets to attack sites inside Iran after Tehran launched missile and drone attacks on what it called US military assets in the Gulf countries. She called the report “utterly and completely baseless,” according to the official Kuwait News Agency.
Iran carried out retaliatory military strikes against Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Iraqi Kurdistan on July 24, responding to overnight US bombardments, while calling on civilians to avoid American military installations across the Middle East. The tit-for-tat escalation between Washington and Tehran continues despite both sides maintaining diplomatic channels.
Following new American strikes on Iranian territory, Iran launched drone attacks on its Gulf neighbors, including Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. In the evening, Saudi Arabia conducted strikes on Hodeidah, a city in Yemen controlled by Houthi rebels.
Iran attacked US military assets and bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes, while the US bombed sites across Iran, escalating the conflict and prompting US embassies to warn their citizens in the region.
The United States has struck targets across Iran, including regions near the Caspian Sea, as tensions escalate over Iranian drone and missile attacks on US bases and allied facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. The conflict shows no signs of resolution, with Tehran rejecting a US-brokered ceasefire proposal despite American claims of willingness to negotiate.
Iran's military claimed Friday it conducted retaliatory attacks targeting US military installations in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, and allegedly struck an Amazon data centre in Bahrain. The strikes follow Trump's threat of major military punishment against Iran and its Houthi allies.
Iran has claimed to have struck US military installations in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait with drones, marking a retaliation for bombings on its territory for the 13th consecutive night.
The Australian government has elevated its travel advisory for Bahrain and Kuwait to 'level 4: do not travel' due to a deteriorating security situation across the Middle East.
The Australian government has elevated its travel advice for Bahrain and Kuwait to Level 4, urging citizens not to travel to these countries due to a deteriorating security situation across the Middle East.
Ship tracking data indicates a sharp decline in oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with only one tanker passing on Thursday, the lowest number since May 7. The previous day saw three tankers transit the vital waterway. No ships entered the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. Meanwhile, 32 tankers passed through the Bab al-Mandab strait, the gateway to the Red Sea, with 14 heading in and 18 heading out.
Supply ChainMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 24, 2026, 2:38 AM4MODERATE
Air raid sirens and blasts heard in Kuwait There has been several reports of explosions in Kuwait, as air raid sirens were also activated in the country.
OPEC+ is expected to approve another production target increase when eight key producers meet on August 2, extending a months-long campaign to unwind voluntary supply cuts that have existed largely on paper since the Iran war upended Gulf exports. Reuters reported Thursday that Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan, and Oman are expected to raise their combined September production target by another 188,000 barrels per day, matching the increases announced for June, July, and August. The problem is that quotas have been rising…
Pese a que una vez más el Congreso de EEUU, incluidos republicanos, desaprobó la guerra en Irán, el presidente Trump ordenó una nueva oleada de bombardeos contra objetivos militares iraníes por duodécima noche consecutiva. Irán respondió con disparos contra bases estadounidenses y contra estados del Golfo aliados de Washington como Irak, Kuwait y Jordania. La entrada Pese a rechazo del Congreso, Trump recrudece ataques contra Irán, el conflicto se extiende y el petróleo se dispara aparece primero en Semanario Universidad .
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 23, 2026, 8:16 PM8CRITICAL
Kuwait's army announced that its air defenses are currently engaged in intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks launched from Iran, with any audible explosions attributed to these interceptions.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 23, 2026, 7:14 PM4MODERATE
Kuwaiti army says it is protecting the ‘homeland’s borders’ The Kuwaiti authorities are taking the necessary measures after the country's border crossing with Iraq was repeatedly attacked by “hostile drones", the army said on Thursday. “The Armed Forces affirm their continued execution of their missions and duties with high efficiency, and their adoption of all necessary measures to protect the homeland’s borders and preserve its security and stability,” Saud Abdulaziz al-Otaibi, spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, said in a statement posted on X. The attack caused material damage but no casualties.
MilitaryDaily K (Kashmir Pakistan side)· Jul 23, 2026, 6:23 PM6ELEVATED
President Trump warns of "major military punishment" for Iran after Houthi strikes on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, as Brent crude surges past $100 per barrel. The Houthis have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint. Iran has responded with attacks on US targets in Jordan and Kuwait, while US intelligence investigates possible Russian assistance to Iran.
The United States has launched its 13th consecutive night of attacks against Iran, while Kuwait's air defense systems were activated due to incoming rockets and drones. Separately, reports indicate that two-thirds of people in Gaza face starvation by the end of the year.
Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The attacks are putting unprecedented pressure on a Gulf country heavily dependant on desalination for its water supply. Iran is attempting to wage a “psychological war” on a country with few options for striking back, according to some analysts.
Over 1,000 people have been arrested for attempting to document Iranian strikes in Persian Gulf countries allied with the United States. The regimes in these nations are reportedly seeking to prevent the spread of images and maintain an official narrative that denies the reality of these strikes.
Military escalation in the Strait of Hormuz threatens regional stability and risks spiraling out of control at any moment, with tensions between the United States and Iran leaving little hope for a swift diplomatic solution.
The American army reported conducting a new series of strikes against Iran for the twelfth consecutive night, while Tehran claimed to have destroyed an American radar from the Thaad air defense system in Jordan. Additionally, the Iranian military stated it targeted ammunition depots and fuel tanks in Kuwait.
Kuwait's military announced that its air defense systems were activated to intercept Iranian drones amid rising security concerns in the Gulf due to the ongoing confrontation between Iran and the United States. Explosions were reportedly heard as the air defenses responded to hostile aerial threats.
For the twelfth consecutive night, the United States has conducted attacks targeting Iran, which has retaliated with drone strikes against Kuwait. Simultaneously, Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced it thwarted three tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices are rising again, leading to significant uncertainty in the fuel market. Experts are concerned about the conflict in the Persian Gulf and the impact of storms off the US coast. These price hikes at the pump are occurring during the peak holiday travel season, raising questions about potential government intervention, such as restoring the fuel excise tax.
Oil prices inched higher in early trading on Wednesday as fears of further supply disruptions intensified after U.S. forces said they began striking Iranian military targets for the 11th straight night and Kuwait reported attacks by Iranian drones.
MilitaryFolha de S.Paulo Internacional· Jul 21, 2026, 1:32 PM8CRITICAL
Iran launched another attack on a water desalination plant in Kuwait on Monday night, heightening concerns about a potential water supply crisis for the estimated 60 million residents of the six Gulf Cooperation Council member states.
Iranian strikes have damaged Kuwait's power plants, forcing residents to cut air conditioning use during the height of summer and triggering nationwide energy rationing in one of the world's hottest countries.
Nearly 100 U.S. military personnel were wounded in multiple Iranian strikes on American bases in the Middle East since July, with additional deaths reported and ongoing reciprocal airstrikes between U.S. and Iranian forces. President Trump has vowed repeated retaliation for American casualties, signaling further escalation of direct military confrontation across the region.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday that it launched missile and drone strikes targeting US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, including an air base, radar facilities, and a Patriot defense system.
ISLAMABAD: The government has imposed a complete ban on importing high-speed diesel (HSD) by private oil marketing companies (OMCs). Instead, only the state-owned Pakistan State Oil (PSO) will handle imports for the current fiscal year. This is part of the federal cabinet’s decisions, which also capped petrol import quantities by private OMCs based on their past sales.
CriminalAgência Brasil (Portuguese)· Jul 20, 2026, 11:32 AM3MODERATE
As forças americanas atacaram o Irã pelo nono dia consecutivo nesta segunda-feira (20), em meio a crescentes preocupações com o tráfego marítimo pelo Estreito de Ormuz , depois que o Irã informou que dois petroleiros haviam explodido. A Guarda Revolucionária Islâmica informou que havia atacado aeronaves americanas no aeroporto de Aqaba, na Jordânia, com mísseis, bem como recursos e equipamentos militares dos EUA no acampamento de Al-Adiri e na Base Aérea de Ali Al Salem, no Kuwait, e na Síria. Notícias relacionadas: Enquanto sediam final da Copa, EUA atacam unidade nuclear no Irã.
Oil prices climbed above $90 a barrel as conflict in the Gulf region worsened, raising inflation concerns and expectations that central banks may hike rates—headwinds ahead of earnings reports from major technology firms.
The U.S. has conducted airstrikes against Iran for a ninth consecutive night, prompting Iranian retaliation against the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait and American military positions across Syria, Jordan, and Bahrain, alongside claimed attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
MilitaryDaily K (Kashmir Pakistan side)· Jul 19, 2026, 7:36 PM6ELEVATED
The US has completed an eighth straight night of attacks on Iran as two American military personnel were killed in Jordan and a third remains missing, amid escalating Middle East conflict following the collapse of an interim ceasefire. Iran has suspended its Islamabad MoU commitments and launched counterattacks targeting US assets in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain. Supreme Leader Khamenei warned of "even heavier costs" for the US, as the battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz intensifies and global energy supplies face major disruption.
Iran struck Kuwait's main power and desalination facility for the second time in two days, causing widespread damage and fires, while simultaneously launching missiles and drones at U.S. military bases in the region. The U.S. responded with its eighth consecutive night of strikes targeting Iranian naval, air defense, and Revolutionary Guards facilities, following the deaths of American servicemen in Jordan and the escalating cross-border military campaign.
Iran launched missiles and drones that were intercepted by Bahrain and Kuwait, while air raid sirens sounded in Amman and Israeli forces detected Iranian missiles targeting the coastal city of Aqaba, prompting the US Embassy to warn American citizens away from the airport and seaport.
Iran launched a coordinated barrage of missiles and drones targeting multiple Middle Eastern nations, with intercepts reported by Bahrain and Kuwait, air raid sirens activated in Jordan's capital, and Israeli detection of attacks on the coastal city of Aqaba. The US Embassy in Jordan issued a security alert warning American citizens to avoid Aqaba's airport and seaport, signaling heightened concern about the escalating threat environment.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 19, 2026, 4:02 AM6ELEVATED
Iranian drones strike two US bases in Kuwait, report says Kuwait’s Ali Al-Salem base and Camp Udairi came under attack of Iranian army’s kamikaze drones during the 16th phase of Operation Sa'eqeh (Thunderbolt), Iranian media reported. IRNA said Camp Udairi is one of the major US bases in the region, located about 104 kilometres from Iran’s borders, serving as a key support and reorganization centre for American forces. Ali Al-Salem Air Base serves as the main air transportation hub and the gateway for military forces entering the West Asia region, IRNA said. US jets bomb Shadegan, Qeshm: US jets, meanwhile, struck a location near the city of Shadegan in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, according to the Iran’s Tasnim news agency.
Kuwait reports direct hits on critical infrastructure, including an oil facility and power plant, in what Tehran characterizes as retaliation for recent US military operations against Iran. The strikes mark an expansion of the regional conflict beyond bilateral US-Iran hostilities.
MilitaryBBC Dari (Afghanistan)· Jul 18, 2026, 12:42 PM8CRITICAL
The U.S. launched its seventh consecutive night of airstrikes on Iranian targets, hitting bridges, communications infrastructure, and desalination facilities near Jask in southern Iran. Iran responded by attacking Kuwait's power generation and water desalination facilities, signaling a dangerous escalation in regional hostilities.
The United States has renewed its travel advisory for the Middle East, warning of a volatile security environment due to heightened regional tensions and urging Americans to reconsider travel to or through the region.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 18, 2026, 12:16 AM8CRITICAL
U.S. missiles struck Iran's maritime traffic control facility on Larak Island, prompting Iran's military to respond with drone attacks on U.S. ammunition depots at Camp Al-Udairi and Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, along with strikes on critical logistics bridges, marking a significant escalation of direct military exchange in the Persian Gulf.
PoliticalBBC Dari (Afghanistan)· Jul 17, 2026, 11:08 PM4MODERATE
Kuwaiti and Bahraini media condemned Iranian attacks, with analysts accusing Iran of hostile regional ambitions and declining influence across the Middle East.
The United States struck bridges and an airport in Iran on Friday and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait, as the warring foes risked further escalation by expanding their targets to include infrastructure.
Kuwait, already the world's most water-stressed country, urged residents to conserve electricity and water following an attack on critical infrastructure.
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy announced that an attack by the Islamic Republic targeted one of the country's critical infrastructure components.
Oil and gas producers operating in the Gulf are exploring alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz due to renewed attacks on shipping traffic, with concerns arising about potential threats to pipelines intended to bypass the waterway.
The US military carried out its sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, striking bridges, an airport, and a train station in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz and killing at least three people. Kuwait's air force simultaneously reported coming under attack from Iranian drones and missiles, marking a sharp escalation of US-Iran military tensions.
Iran has reportedly instructed Houthis to establish a naval blockade in the Red Sea and launched renewed shelling into Kuwait, while simultaneously declaring control of the Strait of Hormuz a "red line"—a combination of actions that escalates regional tensions and directly threatens global shipping through one of the world's most critical waterways.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed Thursday that it conducted missile and drone strikes against two U.S. military facilities in Kuwait, including Ali Al Salem air base, in response to recent U.S. military operations targeting Iranian positions.
Iran's deputy foreign minister declared a bilateral memorandum of understanding with the United States void, while the IRGC announced it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan with missiles and drones. In response, President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges and reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, with the UN warning that escalating US-Iran conflict threatens regional peace and global civilian safety.
The United States and Iran have entered the fourth consecutive night of tit-for-tat military strikes across the Persian Gulf, with American forces targeting Iranian ports and infrastructure while Iranian missiles strike US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The confrontation has expanded to commercial shipping, with Iran attacking at least seven civilian vessels and the US reimposing a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—causing vessel traffic to cease entirely by Wednesday morning.
EconomicFolha de S.Paulo Internacional· Jul 14, 2026, 3:50 PM5MODERATE
President Trump abandoned a plan to charge tolls for safe passage through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz after just one day, announcing instead he would negotiate investment and trade deals with Persian Gulf nations.
MilitaryBBC Dari (Afghanistan)· Jul 14, 2026, 12:27 AM8CRITICAL
The US Central Command announced the third consecutive night of broad-scale military operations under President Trump's orders, as Iran reported explosions along its southern coasts and claimed strikes against American military bases in Kuwait and cruise missile attacks on US vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with additional reports of tanker strikes.
The United States has conducted airstrikes against Iranian military positions in southern Iran, prompting retaliation from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeting U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing U.S. military activities, exacerbating tensions over one of the world's most critical shipping lanes for oil and natural gas.
Iran launched attacks against six Persian Gulf countries over the course of a day, with ongoing strikes reported against Kuwait and Jordan this morning, according to reporting from oko.press on the breakdown of regional ceasefire agreements.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed Sunday that it struck two Kuwaiti air bases hosting U.S. military personnel and equipment, including fuel tankers, Patriot air defense systems, and strategic radar installations at Ali Al Salem base.
Iran reported strikes on two southern islands while Kuwait said its border posts and an offshore oil platform came under attack in what appear to be unclaimed military strikes. The incidents escalated tensions around the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran and Washington made contradicting statements about the waterway's operational status.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 12, 2026, 7:43 PM7ELEVATED
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps carried out drone strikes on US military equipment in Kuwait, hitting HIMARS launcher positions and ammunition storage facilities while also damaging three border posts and an offshore drilling platform, wounding one worker.
Mandatarios de Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Egipto, Jordania, Turquía, India, Malasia y Reino Unido, entre otros, enviaron mensajes al emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Qatar, Emiratos Árabes Unidos y Kuwait decretaron cuatro días de duelo.
The United States has conducted multiple airstrikes against Iranian air defense systems and Revolutionary Guards forces in the Strait of Hormuz and southern Iran, including near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. Iran has responded by attacking American military bases in the Middle East and striking ships in the strait, marking an escalating cycle of tit-for-tat military action despite the two nations' stated agreement of intent.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 12, 2026, 5:09 PM4MODERATE
Kuwait reports attacks on border posts and offshore oil platform Kuwait says attacks have struck three border posts and an offshore oil platform, causing “material damage” and injuring one worker. The Ministry of Defence said a “criminal attack” targeted three land border centres in the country’s north. It added that a drone hit an offshore drilling platform operated by the Kuwait Oil Company in Kuwaiti territorial waters.
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Iran launched ballistic missiles at U.S. military facilities in several Middle Eastern countries, including Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The U.S. responded with strikes against over 140 targets in Iran, escalating the conflict between the two nations.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 12, 2026, 8:41 AM6ELEVATED
Kuwait military says responding to aerial attacks Kuwait's military said its air defence forces were working to intercept an ongoing attack on its territory, as countries across the Gulf were targeted by Iranian drones and missiles. "The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosion sounds heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting hostile attacks," the military said in a statement posted on social media.
Missile alerts sounded in Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates as Qatar's military intercepted incoming fire believed to be from Iran, wounding three people including a child with shrapnel.
Washington ha lanzado este domingo otra ronda de ataques contra territorio iraní y Teherán ha respondido con misiles y drones contra Catar, Kuwait, Baréin y Jordania.
The US and Iran have engaged in a series of escalating military strikes, with the US targeting Iranian military sites and Iran retaliating by attacking US facilities in Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has led to a significant escalation in the region, affecting commercial shipping and energy prices.
La Guardia Revolucionaria aseguró que Washington presionó a Omán para modificar la navegación en el estratégico estrecho y defendió las ofensivas lanzadas contra instalaciones en Jordania, Kuwait y Bahréin en medio de la creciente tensión regional.
Los objetivos iraníes fueron en Qatar, Kuwait, Jordania y Bahrein, luego de la respuesta de Washington por la agresión a un buque en Ormuz. "La era de los acuerdos unilaterales ha terminado", dijo presidente del Parlamento y negociador jefe de Irán, Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf.
The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after it set a container ship ablaze on Sunday, while Tehran responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz and escalating attacks on US facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Read our blog to follow the events as they unfold.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 12, 2026, 4:26 AM8CRITICAL
Iran's IRGC claimed to have attacked US military assets in several Gulf countries, including a fighter aircraft maintenance centre at Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base and logistics support centres at Oman's Port of Duqm. Iran's army also claimed drone attacks on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Uzbekistan and Kuwait discussed expanding cooperation on labour migration, focusing on skilled workers and employment opportunities in several sectors.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will launch India's campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for the 202829 term and alsomeet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the world body's headquarters next week. Jaishankar undertook an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5-10 and is expected to arrive in the US on Saturday. He will launch India's official campaign for the UN Security Council tenure 2028-29 at a special event in the UN headquarters on Monday.
"La República Islámica de Irán nos ha pedido que continuemos con las 'conversaciones'. Hemos accedido a hacerlo", afirma el presidente de EEUU Siguen las conversaciones. Pero no el alto el fuego.
Rheinmetall is supplying the Kuwaiti Naval Forces with Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems (MASS). This is the first delivery of the decoy launcher to Kuwait. Rheinmetall press release A total of eight vessels will be equipped with these systems.
The U.S. launched another major round of strikes across Iran this week, targeting roughly 90 military sites, including coastal radar installations, anti-ship missile batteries, drone launch positions, command networks and IRGC naval assets around Hormuz. Tehran responded within hours with missile and drone attacks against U.S.
The rupee rose 15 paise to 95.32 against US dollar in early trade on Friday as the greenback weakened and oil prices eased despite intensifying tensions in West Asia. FII outflows and uncertainties over fresh tensions in West Asia weighed on the local unit while a strong start to the day's trade at the domestic equity markets provided support, according to forex traders. The US launched new airstrikes against Iran on early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting US-allied West Asian countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war.
American officials said they were trying to safeguard maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz while Iran said it had responded by firing at US bases in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait
MilitaryThe Kathmandu Post (Nepal)· Jul 10, 2026, 3:36 AM4MODERATE
Iran says it struck US military installations in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for American attacks, while Washington vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
The United States launched fresh airstrikes on Iran early Thursday, prompting Tehran to fire missiles at Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, targeting countries hosting US forces, officials said. The exchanges threatened a fragile interim ceasefire aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, with explosions also reported near Iran's nuclear power plant.
This live blog is now closed. US and Iran trade most intense strikes since ceasefire extended Kuwait’s foreign ministry has issued a statement condemning the Iranian attacks against the country. It reads almost identical to the statement issued yesterday, although emphasises Kuwait’s sovereignty is “a red line” .
Supply ChainTimes of India· Jul 9, 2026, 5:36 PM4MODERATE
Indian ship Lila Vadinar successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz carrying Kuwaiti crude oil. Another Indian vessel, Maha Roos, also transited through the strategic waterway. Seven India-bound ships with 149 seafarers await evacuation from the Persian Gulf.
MilitaryORF English (Austrian Broadcasting)· Jul 9, 2026, 4:59 PM5MODERATE
Nach der jüngsten militärischen Eskalation zwischen den USA und dem Iran ist der Schiffsverkehr in der Straße von Hormus am Donnerstag nahezu vollständig zum Stillstand gekommen. Zuvor hatte der Iran militärische Einrichtungen in Kuwait, Bahrain und Katar attackiert. Auch Jordanien wurde angegriffen.
The United States and Iran are continuing to trade strikes on July 9 for a second straight day. after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the two countries was "dead". According to Iran's health ministry, the two days of US attacks have killed at least 14 people and injured more than 70.
Following a fresh wave of US attacks on Iran, Qatar raised its security alert level, while warning sirens were also activated in Bahrain and Kuwait, an action that has led to increased security measures across the Gulf region. Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announced in a message to citizens and residents of the country on Thursday, […] The post Fresh US Attacks on Iran Raise Gulf Security Concerns appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
The External Affairs Minister met Kuwait's top leadership to review bilateral ties and regional developments as India continued diplomatic engagement across West Asia
La república islámica apuntó contra Bahrein, Kuwait, Qatar y Jordania después de que el Ejército norteamericano bombardeara diferentes puntos del país; el fuego cruzado amenaza la tregua
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf.
PoliticalFolha de S.Paulo Internacional· Jul 9, 2026, 11:09 AM3LOW
A Guarda Revolucionária do Irã disse nesta quinta-feira (9) que voltou a atacar bases dos Estados Unidos no Bahrein, no Qatar e no Kuwait, três monarquias do Golfo aliadas de Washington. Leia mais (07/09/2026 - 08h09)
MilitaryORF English (Austrian Broadcasting)· Jul 9, 2026, 10:31 AM4MODERATE
Im Nahen Osten stehen die Zeichen nach der zweiten großangelegten US-Angriffswelle auf Ziele im Iran weiter auf Eskalation. Der Iran reagierte am Donnerstag erneut mit Gegenschlägen – im Fokus standen militärische Einrichtungen in Kuwait, Bahrain und Katar. Auch Jordanien wurde angegriffen.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 9, 2026, 9:37 AM5ELEVATED
One wounded in latest Iranian attack on Kuwait At least one person was injured on Tuesday, Kuwait's defence ministry said, following the latest Iranian attack on the country. "The injured individual is receiving the necessary medical care and is in stable condition," defence ministry spokesman Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan said, adding that four missiles and 10 drones had been "successfully intercepted and neutralised" at dawn.
Iran said it launched strikes on U.S. military bases and strategic sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar on Thursday following a second consecutive night of U.S. attacks on Iranian territory, according to Al Jazeera, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between Washington and Tehran.
MilitaryBloomberg Global Economics· Jul 9, 2026, 8:28 AM4MODERATE
President Trump has warned the US could reimpose a blockade on Iran as tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz. Karen Young, Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, tells Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa that Iran appears unwilling to give up its leverage over the waterway, leaving Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar at a disadvantage. (Source: Bloomberg)
An illustration showing (top, left to right) the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Sultan and Prime Minister of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said, Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, (and bottom) the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over a map of the Gulf with pre-war ship locator markings showing ships travelling via the Strait of Hormuz FOREWORD The United States-Zionist war of aggression on Iran has been partially halted by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Given the rising cost-exchange ratio because of Iran’s response, US President Donald Trump was looking for a deal. He admitted to the media at the G-7 summit that he “did not want to be the late, great Herbert Hoover”, the president historically blamed for the onset of the Great Depression.
Iran's recent attacks demonstrate its capability to disrupt shipping and energy markets, potentially drawing in neighboring Gulf states and raising questions about the effectiveness of its strategy against Washington.
Iran's military said it had targeted sites in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain with one-way attack drones on Thursday, state media reported, in retaliation for US strikes earlier in the day. The post Iran army targets sites in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain appeared first on Vanguard News .
Amerikanske angrep mot fem provinser i Iran de siste to dagene, har tatt livet av 14 mennesker, ifølge iranske helsemyndigheter. Det melder Al Jazeera. I tillegg er 78 personer såret i angrepene, og 48 av dem er fortsatt innlagt på sykehus, opplyser talsperson for Irans helsedepartement, Hossein Kermanpour.
PoliticalIl Fatto Quotidiano· Jul 9, 2026, 6:53 AM3LOW
L'articolo Nuovi raid Usa sull’Iran, Teheran risponde attaccando Kuwait, Qatar e Bahrein. Trump: “La situazione peggiorerà” proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has announced that it targeted US infrastructure and facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain. Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported on Thursday, July 9, that the IRGC made the claim in a statement. According to the report, the IRGC said it targeted key infrastructure and facilities at US military […] The post Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Claim Attacks on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 9, 2026, 6:39 AM6ELEVATED
Iranian army says it targeted sites in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain Iran's military said it launched attacks targeting sites in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain using one-way attack drones. The army indicated that it had targeted a Patriot missile interceptor system in Kuwait, an early warning system in Qatar and fuel tanks in Bahrain with "a large number of various types of army kamikaze drones".
Tehran , July 9: The Aerospace Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has struck key infrastructure at four US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes in Tehran. According to Press TV, the IRGC detailed the retaliation in a statement on Thursday, identifying the targeted outposts as Arifjan and Ali Al Salem in Kuwait and Juffair and Sheikh Isa in Bahrain, and stated that the facilities were hit using missiles and drones. "In the first phase of its punitive response, IRGC naval and aerospace forces launched a joint missile and drone strike on US Camp Arifjan and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and on its bases in Juffair and at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain," IRGC stated, according to Press TV.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 9, 2026, 6:23 AM6ELEVATED
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Iran and the US have continued their fire exchange for a second day amid a collapsing ceasefire. Tehran targeted several US bases and infrastructure in Bahrain and Kuwait, while Washington said it hit around 90 targets across Iran. Here are some of the latest developments: At least 14 killed and 78 others were injured in US attacks across 5 Iranian provinces on Wednesday, the Iranian Health Ministry reported. Meanwhile US strikes on Thursday killed a firefighter in Iran's southeastern city of Iranshahr as well as three others in the western city of Ahvaz. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf criticised US attacks, asserting that Tehran would retaliate. "America still hasn’t learned that bullying and breaking promises are no longer cost-free," he said in a post on X.
PoliticalPremium Times Nigeria· Jul 9, 2026, 6:17 AM3LOW
Mr Trump said the US may “de-nuclearise” Iran without a deal. The post US launches strikes on Iran, Iran targets Kuwait, Bahrain appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
ANKARA/DUBAI, July 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 9, 2026, 4:46 AM5MODERATE
Watch: Iran claims attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US attacks. A video circulating online reportedly captured the moment an Iranian missile struck the US Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US attacks on its southern coastal provinces.
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war. The latest round of attacks, which the U.S.
PoliticalORF English (Austrian Broadcasting)· Jul 9, 2026, 4:03 AM3LOW
US-Streitkräfte haben in der Nacht auf Donnerstag rund 90 Ziele im Iran angegriffen. Das meldete das zuständige Militärkommando Centcom in der Früh. Es handelte sich um die zweite große Angriffswelle der USA binnen 24 Stunden.
Kuwait wieder unter Beschuss – Sirenengeheul auch in Bahrain +++ Berichte: USA attackieren Eisenbahnbrücke im Iran +++ Pakistan fordert USA und Iran zu Zurückhaltung auf +++ Der Newsblog.
Den iranske revolusjonsgarden (IRGC) opplyser torsdag at de har angrepet amerikanske militærbaser i Bahrain og Kuwait som svar på nye amerikanske angrep. Det melder den statlige iranske TV-kanalen IRIB, ifølge nyhetsbyrået AFP. IRGC sier at de har truffet viktig infrastruktur og anlegg ved de amerikanske basene Arifjan og Ali Al Salem i Kuwait og Juffair og Sheikh Isa i Bahrain med missiler og droner.
IS the fragile US-Iran ceasefire — and the memorandum of understanding that underpins it — collapsing? Unless deconfliction measures kick in, and both sides show restraint, a return to wider hostilities seems very likely. The latest round of violence was sparked by suspected Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz ; the ships were apparently targeted because they were not following routes designated by Tehran.