Iran Targets Bahrain as Gulf Tensions Surge | Charlotte News

Bahrain’s air defenses scrambled Wednesday to intercept Iranian missiles, marking a fresh escalation in Gulf tensions after a month-long pause. The U.S.-backed island nation condemned Iran’s strikes as targeting civilians, while Washington responded with targeted drone and missile attacks on Iranian military sites — including radar installations — following Iran’s earlier assaults on Jordanian bases. With oil prices surging and global markets rattled, the conflict — now in its seventh month — threatens to reignite broader regional war. Iran’s barrage also included drones aimed at Kuwait and missiles fired toward Jordan, all intercepted. As U.S. economic sanctions deepen Iran’s crisis, Washington vows to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a vital chokepoint — ahead of November elections. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec28107b1ec41c85