This screen grab taken from UGC video footage posted on social media on July 18, 2026, shows a plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City. Kuwait accused Iran on July 18 of targeting civilian sites and vital infrastructure in the country, after reporting attacks on an oil facility and a power and water plant. (Photo by various sources / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT AFP - SOURCE: UGC / UNKNOWN - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO ARCHIVE - NO RESALE - NO USE AFTER: JULY 27, 2026 15:00:00 GMT
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Iran 'suspends commitments' on agreement with US after week of strikes

Tehran strikes infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

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UAE condemns further Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

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Gulf states face attacks as US strikes Iran for fifth time in six days

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What has the US achieved with its latest strikes on Iran?

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Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan after US strikes

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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier crosses the Arabian Sea. Photo: Centcom

US launches new strikes on Iran

Washington earlier revoked general licence allowing sale of Iranian oil

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Bahrain accuses Iran of 808 attacks and warns of risks to Gulf security

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CommentThe attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait have put the US-Iran deal under stress

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Bahrain and Kuwait attacked as Iran and US accuse each other of ceasefire breach

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Bahrain hit by Iranian drones as US and Iran accuse each other of violating deal

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On the RecordRubio 'did not discuss' Iran reconstruction fund in Bahrain, GCC chief says

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Gargash: Aggression cannot dictate 'new geopolitical realities' on Gulf

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Bahrain's foreign ministry said several Iranian drones targeted the country early on Saturday. Reuters

Bahrain hit by Iranian drones as US and Iran accuse each other of violating deal

Iran said it hit targets linked to US forces in response to air strikes on its southern coast

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On the RecordRubio 'did not discuss' Iran reconstruction fund in Bahrain, GCC chief says

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Gargash: Aggression cannot dictate 'new geopolitical realities' on Gulf

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