Regional War Expands: Iran Targets Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Oil Facility

Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones across the Middle East on Monday, targeting Israel and several Gulf states amid intensifying strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian territory.

Explosions were reported in Kuwait, with local sources indicating that the U.S. Embassy compounds may have been hit during the attacks. Authorities are yet to confirm the extent of damage.

The Kingdom of Bahrain said its air defence systems intercepted 70 Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, preventing major damage. Bahrain hosts the U.S. Fifth Fleet, making it a key strategic target.

In Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco temporarily shut down its Ras Tanura refinery after it was targeted by Iranian drones, raising fresh concerns about global oil supply.

Meanwhile, a bomb-laden drone boat struck a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, killing one crew member. The attack comes amid Iranian threats to shipping routes near the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel and U.S. forces continue airstrikes on Iranian military targets, further deepening fears of a wider regional war.