In early 2026, a major conflict in the Middle East began after United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. In response, Iran carried out missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases in the region, including Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating the situation into a wider regional crisis. Bahrain and Kuwait were targeted because they host key U.S. military facilities, such as the Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and major air and support bases in Kuwait. These attacks caused infrastructure damage and posed risks to both military personnel and civilians nearby. Iran described its actions as self-defense, responding to earlier strikes....
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