Iran targets Gulf allies with drone strikes
Following a night of US aerial strikes, Iran expanded its military response by firing drones at Kuwait and Bahrain. These attacks represent a direct escalation against US regional allies, further destabilizing the security situation in the Persian Gulf. The strikes follow a period of heightened tension and the expiration of previous ceasefire arrangements between Washington and Tehran.
Date: September 2, 2026
Location: Persian Gulf, Kuwait
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Hindu