Bahrain and Kuwait intercept missiles from Iran amid war risk

Bahrain and Kuwait intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran on July 19, 2026, as authorities in both nations denied the attacks. The risk of a wider war in the Middle East is growing after these confirmed interceptions, raising fears of escalating conflict between Iran and regional allies.

US-Iran-Israel War

The United States and Israel have resumed full-scale war with Iran after the June 2026 ceasefire collapsed, with the US launching massive airstrikes on approximately 90 military sites across Iran, including the Bushehr nuclear plant, while Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, trapping hundreds of vessels and halting over 11 million barrels per day of Gulf crude.

US-Iran-Israel War— full background & timeline