Middle East War 'Reignites'... Missiles Strike Kuwait and Bahrain

After Civilian Oil Tanker Attack in Strait of Hormuz,
U.S. and Iran Continue Military Clashes
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The Middle East war, which had entered the process of ending following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, has reignited. As tensions escalate due to disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz, the two countries have exchanged airstrikes for the second consecutive day, and unidentified airstrikes are continuing against neighboring countries such as Kuwait and Bahrain.

According to foreign media reports on June 28, the Kuwaiti military posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account, stating, "We are intercepting enemy aerial targets with our air defense system," and urged residents to follow official safety guidelines. No casualties or damage to facilities have been reported so far.

The party responsible for the attack on Kuwait has not been officially confirmed. However, since the incident occurred after the United States and Iran exchanged airstrikes following an attack on a civilian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, there is a strong analysis suggesting that Iran or pro-Iranian armed groups are likely responsible.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran claimed it had retaliated against the U.S. airstrikes by attacking U.S. military bases in the Middle East, including Bahrain. Bahrain, which hosts a U.S. military base, also reported a drone attack in the early hours of the same day. The Bahraini Foreign Ministry condemned the incident, calling it "a blatant violation of Bahrain's sovereignty."

Previously, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), on June 25 (local time), an oil tanker was struck by an "unidentified projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz. Although the vessel was damaged, all crew members reportedly remained unharmed. Subsequently, on June 27 (local time), the U.S. military launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iran. The U.S. Central Command stated, "U.S. aircraft attacked Iran's missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar bases," adding, "Iran's unjust attacks on merchant vessels are a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement."

On the same day, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on the social media platform Truth Social, claiming that Iran had violated the postwar memorandum of understanding (MOU) and stating, "If the United States responds militarily, Iran will cease to exist."

He emphasized, "The time may come when we can no longer be reasonable, and when we must finish what we started so successfully by military means," adding, "If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist."

The United States and Iran signed a postwar memorandum of understanding (MOU) on June 14, but military confrontations have continued during subsequent negotiations. As a result, concerns have been raised that the ceasefire based on the MOU has become unstable.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.