Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait and ships in Hormuz after new US strikes

Key Points:

• Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed drone attacks on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, as well as strikes on two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, in retaliation for renewed US strikes on Iran.
• The IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice, warning that all maritime traffic, including oil tankers and commercial vessels, would be affected following what it called repeated US violations of an April ceasefire.
• The US Central Command confirmed strikes on multiple targets inside Iran, ordered by President Donald Trump in response to Iran's continued aggression, including attacks on Qeshm Island and ports along the Strait of Hormuz.
• Tensions escalated after tit-for-tat strikes following the downing of a US Apache helicopter, with Iran targeting US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and the US bombing Iranian infrastructure, causing casualties and damage.
• Diplomatic efforts toward a peace deal remain stalled, with Iran demanding sanctions relief and asset releases, while Israel's campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon complicates negotiations, as Iran insists any agreement must address conflicts in Lebanon.