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US, Iran trade new strikes as oil tops $100 and Trump weighs escalation
What's new: Iran targeted US-linked sites in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as Washington carried out a 13th straight night of strikes.
Trump weighs larger Iran strike after 13 nights of U.S. attacks
Why it matters: Iran struck U.S. targets in Bahrain and Jordan, while oil swung from above $100 to below $92 on hopes for talks.
The New York Times, NPR
Iran launched drone strikes at US-linked sites in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait
What's new: Bahrain said it intercepted several Iranian drones, while Washington had not confirmed damage or casualties at the targeted facilities.
US bombs Sirik Port, Iran retaliates in Kuwait, Bahrain
The clashes widened to bases and Gulf territory, while one missile was also reported to hit the Komala headquarters in Erbil, Iraq.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News
U.S. hit Iran for 10th night as Tehran struck Bahrain, Kuwait
Why it matters: attacks on Gulf infrastructure and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are raising risks for global oil supplies and consumer fuel prices.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour +2
Brent tops $90 as US-Iran attacks disrupt Hormuz oil traffic
Why it matters: The strait carries about one-fifth of global oil trade, and tanker transits fell to four on Sunday from eight a day earlier.
Brent tops $90 as US-Iran strikes choke Hormuz oil traffic
Why it matters: About one-fifth of global oil trade normally moves through the strait, and tanker traffic has already thinned.
Iran claims missile strike destroyed 2 U.S. jets at Jordan base
IRGC also claimed strikes on a U.S. Navy fuel dock in Kuwait and fighter deployment sites in Bahrain in Nasr 2.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News
Brent tops $90 as US-Iran attacks choke Hormuz oil traffic
What's new: only four vessels transited the strait Sunday, down from eight a day earlier, as dual blockades threatened tighter inventories.
Third US troop dies as Iran conflict spreads across Gulf
What's new: The latest death in Iraq brought the US toll to 17 since Feb. 28, while Kuwait and Bahrain reported fresh Iranian attacks.
Iran hits Kuwait and Bahrain after 7th night of US strikes
Why it matters: Fighting has again choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil to about $85 a barrel.
BBC News (US & Canada), Bloomberg +7
Iranian strike in Jordan killed 2 US troops at Azraq base
Why it matters: Four attacks in five days wounded dozens, hit helicopters and exposed Jordan’s growing role in US operations.
US strikes 6 bridges in Iran as Tehran hits Gulf and Syria targets
What's new: Hormozgan officials said seven people were killed, while Iran claimed attacks on sites in Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and al-Tanf in Syria.
BBC News (World), The New York Times +1
Iran strikes U.S. bases in Jordan and Bahrain
New: IRGC also urged Jordan to close U.S. bases and claimed the attacks will continue if the kingdom keeps hosting them.
Earlier: Iran strikes U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, targets 85 sitesSeries: United States · Iran Conflict Escalation · 32 chapters since Jul 7US, Iran trade new strikes as Hormuz fighting spreads across region
Why it matters: Oil climbed above $86 a barrel as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a three-week low.
U.S. hit 6 bridges in Iran as Tehran widened strikes across Gulf
What's new: Kuwait reported damage at a power and desalination station as Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan intercepted Iranian attacks.
NPR, The Hill
US hit Iran for sixth straight night as Hormuz shutdown deepened
Why it matters: The closed Strait of Hormuz is disrupting oil flows, and the IEA chief warned global energy supplies could come under strain within weeks.
US hits Iranian bases as Hormuz closure jolts Gulf and oil trade
Why it matters: tanker traffic through the strait has nearly stalled, pushing up oil prices as Kuwait and Bahrain reported drone threats.
BBC News (World), Bloomberg +1
Iran claims it destroyed U.S. radar, HIMARS launchers in Kuwait
IRGC also said strikes reached Bahrain and Oman, and that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until U.S. military operations stop.
Earlier: Iran claims strikes on US bases and radar in Kuwait, Bahrain, OmanSeries: Iran · US Iran Military Escalation · 5 chapters since Jul 13U.S. hit 140 targets in Iran after Strait of Hormuz ship attack
Why it matters: Iran also fired toward Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE as fighting threatened a route that once carried about a fifth of traded oil and gas.
ABC News, The Hill
US hits 140 targets in Iran after Hormuz ship attack ignites Gulf
Why it matters: Iran also fired at Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE after a container ship was set ablaze and a crew member went missing.
US strikes Iranian coast after Hormuz ship attack; Gulf states hit
What's new: Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice after a Cyprus-flagged ship caught fire and a crew member went missing.
US hit 90 targets in Iran as missiles reached Bahrain and Kuwait
Why it matters: The flare-up threatened traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carried about a fifth of traded oil and gas before the war.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +2
Iran struck US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait after American raids
What's new: Air raid sirens sounded in both Gulf states as Washington broadened strikes after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump deems Iran ceasefire over as US-Iran strikes escalate
What's new: The US hit 80 targets Tuesday and Iran fired missiles and drones at Kuwait and Bahrain, widening the conflict.
Rubio opens Gulf tour to shore up support for Trump’s Iran deal
Why it matters: Gulf states fear a $300 billion fund and no missile limits could leave Tehran stronger while US bases remain exposed.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +2
Iran drone debris damages Bahrain home, injures child
Bahrain said it intercepted the drone, but debris fell in Hamad Town and Manama after Iran claimed a strike on a US base.
Trump threatens strikes on Iran and targets Kharg oil terminal
Why it matters: Kharg Island handles about 90% of Iran's oil exports, raising the risk of a wider energy shock.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour
US hits Iran; missiles target Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
Why it matters: The exchange put U.S. troop hosts under fire and kept pressure on oil markets, with Brent crude above $92 a barrel.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +1
Iran rejects US plan to use frozen assets for Gulf war damage
What's new: Tehran warned any seizure or transfer without its consent would trigger an unspecified response as talks over frozen funds continue.
The Straits Times, The Hill
US moves to tap Iranian assets after strikes hit Kuwait, Bahrain
Why it matters: The step could deepen the US-Iran standoff as ceasefire talks falter and Gulf allies seek compensation for damage.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Iran fires at bases in Kuwait and Bahrain after US hits radar sites
Why it matters: The exchange further strains an April ceasefire and keeps pressure on Strait of Hormuz shipping and oil flows.
US downs 6 Iranian missiles, 4 drones in Gulf exchange
Why it matters: The strikes hit traffic near the Strait of Hormuz and prompted Bahrain sirens as oil and gas route risks climbed.
The New York Times, NPR +1
Iran strike kills 1 at Kuwait airport as US hits Qeshm Island
Why it matters: Oil rose more than 2% as fighting again threatened the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments.