Iran strikes US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after US airstrikes
The US reimposed a full maritime blockade on Iranian ports and launched intensive airstrikes after an interim ceasefire deal collapsed.
Iran retaliated by firing drones and ballistic missiles targeting US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait on July 16, 2026.
US airstrikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killing at least seven troops and wounding hundreds, according to Iranian officials.
The conflict over the Strait of Hormuz has stalled negotiations, with Iran threatening to halt all Middle East energy exports.
President Trump claimed Iran is ready to settle but warned of finishing the conflict, while Iran released US citizen Dena Karari as a goodwill gesture.
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