US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region on Sunday, targeting US military facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. The attacks also triggered defence responses in Qatar and the UAE, as tensions between Tehran and Washington continued to rise.
What exactly happened?
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that explosive drones hit a Patriot air defence system, an ammunition depot and a US radar site in Kuwait. It also said another attack targeted American communications and radar facilities in Bahrain, while ballistic missiles were fired at the US military’s Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan.
How did Gulf countries respond to Iranian attacks?
Qatar’s armed forces said they intercepted a missile attack targeting the country, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and advised residents to take shelter. The UAE also reported incoming Iranian missiles and drones, saying its air defence systems were responding to the threat.
The latest attacks came after the US carried out fresh strikes on Iran following an attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region on Sunday, targeting US military facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. The attacks also triggered defence responses in Qatar and the UAE, as tensions between Tehran and Washington continued to rise.
What exactly happened?
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that explosive drones hit a Patriot air defence system, an ammunition depot and a US radar site in Kuwait. It also said another attack targeted American communications and radar facilities in Bahrain, while ballistic missiles were fired at the US military’s Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan.
How did Gulf countries respond to Iranian attacks?
Qatar’s armed forces said they intercepted a missile attack targeting the country, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and advised residents to take shelter. The UAE also reported incoming Iranian missiles and drones, saying its air defence systems were responding to the threat.
The latest attacks came after the US carried out fresh strikes on Iran following an attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
First published on: Jul 12, 2026 09:59 AM IST
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Shivam Verma is a Chief-Sub-Editor at News24. A postgraduate diploma holder in Integrated Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Shivam focuses on international affairs, diplomacy, defence, and politics. Beyond the newsroom, he is passionate about football, both playing and watching, and enjoys travelling to explore new places and cuisines.
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