Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Gulf states as Trump warns US bombing could get 'much worse'

North America World Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:32:00 GMT Moderate confidence — 64/100

Published on 09/07/2026 - 5:26 GMT+2 Air raid sirens sounds in Bahrain and Kuwait overnight after Iran vowed to respond to renewed US strikes on the country.
Kuwait's air defences were intercepting "hostile missile and drone attacks", its military said on Thursday.
"The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosions heard are a result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks," the Kuwait military said in a post on X, without specifying their origin.

Published on 09/07/2026 - 5:26 GMT+2 Air raid sirens sounds in Bahrain and Kuwait overnight after Iran vowed to respond to renewed US strikes on the country.
Kuwait's air defences were intercepting "hostile missile and drone attacks", its military said on Thursday.
"The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosions heard are a result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks," the Kuwait military said in a post on X, without specifying their origin.

Sources: Euronews