Iran has struck U.S. military bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, showing it can still hit high‑value targets even after six months of war and a fresh wave of sanctions. The attacks come amid U.S. President Biden’s threat of further retaliation, while Israel’s defence chief warned that the mounting economic pressure could push Tehran toward more extreme measures. Analysts note that the strikes highlight the Gulf’s strategic importance and the heightened risk of escalation as Iran’s regime grapples with crippling sanctions. The situation underscores the fragile balance between deterrence and provocation in the region.
Air bases used by US in the UAE and Kuwait hit as the Israeli defence chief says Iran’s regime fears collapse due to economic pressuresIran has continued to demonstrate an ability to target bases in the Gulf used by the US despite six months of war and a new sanctions regime described by the Trump administration as an “economic D-day”.As Iran’s military targeted US bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, despite threats of further strikes by the US president, Israel’s defence chief warned that economic pressures from the sanctions could lead Tehran to escalate to more “extreme measures”. Continue reading...
