Iran launched a barrage of missiles at a trio of US allies in the Middle East early Thursday after American forces carried out a second round of airstrikes in response to Tehran’s “unwarranted and continued aggression.

The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire again on Thursday after President Trump pledged Tehran would "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.

The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran.

US Iran War: Tensions in the Gulf escalated sharply on Thursday after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a series of drone attacks targeting American military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait,

Tensions in the Gulf region have escalated sharply as reports indicate coordinated strikes on multiple U.S.-linked military bases across Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. According to regional updates, Iran has carried out retaliatory missile and drone operations targeting key strategic locations amid the ongoing 2026 conflict escalation.

Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have escalated, with Iran retaliating against U.S. air and cruise missile strikes.

Iran said it launched the attacks in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan in response to U.S. strikes that it claimed effectively rendered the April ceasefire "meaningless."

The US military conducted strikes on multiple Iranian targets in response to Tehran's aggression, prompting Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz and report explosions in southern regions. Tensions escalate with disrupted oil transport and regional condemnation.