The conflict in the Middle East has reached a new point of maximum tension after it was confirmed that the Iranian army and the Revolutionary Guard launched a series of coordinated attacks with missiles and drones against military bases and strategic installations of the United States in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. In a statement released by Iranian state media, the military command maintained that the response was a consequence of recent US attacks against different parts of the country and warned that any new offensive will provoke broader retaliation against US military installations in the Middle East.

According to statements issued by the Iranian armed forces through state television IRIB, the operation responded to the violation of its airspace by US fighter jets. Among the targets hit by the drones and projectiles were a Patriot defense system in Kuwait, US army fuel tanks in Bahrain and an early warning system satellite dish in Qatar. Tehran authorities reported that Washington's previous bombings left at least 14 dead and 78 wounded in its territory.

Maximum alert and air defense in the Gulf

The Iranian offensive caused the immediate activation of air defense systems in Washington's allied monarchies. The Kuwaiti military confirmed that it successfully intercepted and neutralized three ballistic missiles, one cruise missile and ten drones in its airspace.

Although the military operations caused minor material damage and one injury was reported in stable condition, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that the country reserves the right to adopt the necessary measures to protect its national sovereignty.

Simultaneously, air raid sirens set off alarms in Bahrain, where the Ministry of the Interior ordered citizens to seek shelter immediately. For its part, the Qatari government temporarily raised its security threat level before restoring normality.

In a geographical spread of the conflict, Jordan's armed forces reported the downing of eight additional missiles transiting its territory, increasing the international community's concerns about a large-scale regional war.

Trump and Netanyahu maintain firm stance

This dangerous escalation coincides with the participation of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, in the NATO summit held in Turkey, where he warned that he will not tolerate threats to the security of his troops or free transit in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon justified its recent round of 90 airstrikes on Iran as a necessary measure to reduce Tehran's operational capabilities.

However, the chief Iranian negotiator, Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf, responded firmly, assuring that the strategic maritime passage will only be opened through agreements and not under US intimidation.

In tune with Washington, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, assured during a military ceremony that the war against the Iranian axis “has not yet ended” and ratified the preparation of his forces for any scenario.